Francisco (footballer, born 1978)
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For other people named Francisco Rodríguez, see Francisco Rodríguez.
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Rodríguez and the second or maternal family name is Vílchez.
Francisco Javier Rodríguez Vílchez (born 17 June 1978), known simply as Francisco, is a Spanish former footballer who played as a striker, currently a manager.
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Full name | Francisco Javier Rodríguez Vílchez | ||
Date of birth | (1978-06-17) 17 June 1978 (age 45) | ||
Place of birth | Almería, Spain | ||
Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Youth career | |||
1995–1996 | Plus Ultra | ||
1996–1997 | Espanyol | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1997–1999 | Poli Almería | 72 | (15) |
1999–2001 | Valencia B | 41 | (7) |
2000–2001 | → Poli Ejido (loan) | 41 | (7) |
2002–2004 | Almería | 103 | (36) |
2004–2005 | Albacete | 28 | (3) |
2005–2007 | Almería | 48 | (9) |
2007–2008 | Granada 74 | 35 | (3) |
2008–2009 | Alicante | 22 | (2) |
2010 | Orihuela | 14 | (5) |
Total | 404 | (87) | |
Managerial career | |||
2010–2011 | Almería (youth) | ||
2011–2013 | Almería B | ||
2013–2014 | Almería | ||
2016–2017 | UCAM Murcia | ||
2017–2018 | Lugo | ||
2018 | Córdoba | ||
2018–2019 | Huesca | ||
2020–2021 | Girona | ||
2021–2022 | Elche | ||
2023–2024 | Rayo Vallecano | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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His career was closely associated with Almería as both a player and manager, and he started coaching the first team at the age of 35. In the former capacity, he amassed Segunda División totals of 185 matches and 45 goals over six seasons, also representing Granada 74 and Alicante in the competition.