| position = [[Forward (association football)|Striker]]
| position = [[Forward (association football)|Striker]]
| currentclub = [[Tigres UANL]]
| currentclub = [[Tigres UANL]]
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| youthclubs1 = [[Liverpool F.C. (Montevideo)|Liverpool Montevideo]]
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Uruguayan footballer (born 1994)
Rodrigo Sebastián Aguirre Soto (born 1 October 1994) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a striker for Liga MX club Tigres UANL and the Uruguay national team.
Club career
Early career
Aguirre, born and raised in Montevideo, started playing football at a young age. At twelve, he joined Liverpool Montevideo, where he signed his first contract and began his professional career.
He made his debut in 2011, playing three matches in the Apertura Tournament. He gradually earned more playing time, scoring his first goal in the 2012 Copa Sudamericana against Envigado.
Europe
In April 2014, Udinese paid around €4 million for the 19-year-old striker on a five-year contract.[1] He was loaned to Empoli for the 2014-15 Serie A season, where injuries limited him to two appearances. Back at Udinese, he struggled for playing time, scoring only one goal. In 2016, he was loaned to Perugia (Serie B) and later to Lugano (Swiss Super League).
Return to South America
In January 2017, he joined Nacional on a six-month loan, where he rediscovered his form.[2] His loan was extended, and in July he scored the winning goal in the Torneo Intermedio final against Defensor Sporting. A meniscus injury ended his year, and his loan expired on December 31.
In January 2018, Aguirre joined Botafogo on loan.[3] After fifteen scoreless games, he scored his only goal for the club against Sport Recife. He was named to ESPN Brasil’s “Bola de Tata” (worst performers) for the Brasileirão. His loan was terminated in January 2019.
Shortly after leaving Botafogo, he signed with LDU Quito, winning the 2018-19 Copa Ecuador and 2020 Supercopa de Ecuador.[4]
Mexico
In January 2021, Aguirre moved to Mexico to join Necaxa on loan.[5] His performances earned him a permanent move to Monterrey in June 2022.[6] Two years later, he signed with Club América.[7] In February 2026, Aguirre was transferred to Tigres UANL.[8]
International career
Youth
As a youth international, Aguirre was part of Uruguayan squads at the 2011 South American Under-17 Football Championship, 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup and the 2013 South American Youth Football Championship.[9]
Senior
On 15 November 2024, Aguirre made his debut in a World Cup qualifier match against Colombia. He was featured in the starting line-up and scored his first goal during the second half in the 60th minute of the match.[10]
Career statistics
International
- As of match played 18 November 2025[11]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uruguay | 2024 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 2 | |
| Total | 9 | 3 | |
- Scores and results list Uruguay’s goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Aguirre goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 November 2024 | Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay |  |
2–1 | 3–2 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 2 | 10 June 2025 | Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay |  |
1–0 | 2–0 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 3 | 4 September 2025 | Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay |  |
1–0 | 3–0 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |
Honours
Botafogo
Liga de Quito
América
Uruguay U17
