Adelardo Rodríguez

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Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Template:Infobox football biography Template:Family name hatnote Adelardo Rodríguez Sánchez, usually referred to simply as Adelardo (born 26 September 1939, in Badajoz), is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Club career

Adelardo enjoyed a 17-year spell at Atletico Madrid from 1959 to 1976. He was one of the most accomplished midfield schemers of his generation, combining skill, commitment and an eye for goal.

During his spell, the club won three La Liga titles (65–66, 69–70 and 72–73), five Copa del Reys (1960, 1961, 1965, 1972 and 1976), the 1962 European Cup Winners' Cup, the 1974 Intercontinental Cup.

He played for Atletico on 553 official appearances, in which he scored 113 goals. He is the second-most capped player in Atlético Madrid history, behind Koke.[1][2]

International career

He played 14 times for the Spain national football team, scoring 2 goals. He was in the squad of both the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1966 FIFA World Cup.

International goals

# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 6 June 1962 Estadio Sausalito, Viña del Mar, Chile Template:Fb 0–1 2–1 1962 FIFA World Cup
2. 13 June 1963 Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid, Spain Template:Fb 1–0 2–6 Friendly

Honours

Club

Atlético Madrid
Individual

See also

References

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External links

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