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My Take
Rodrigo Palacio always read to me as the embodiment of the hard-working second striker rather than a glamour signing. At 175 cm he was never going to overpower defenders, so he won games through movement, instinct, and relentless effort, most memorably at Inter. Coming from a footballing family in Bahia Blanca, with a father who was a club legend, he carried the game in his blood. His Spanish passport and shrewd move to Europe show a player who understood the business too. I have a soft spot for grafters like him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rodrigo Palacio
- Name (Japanese)
- ロドリゴ・パラシオ
- Reading
- ろどりご・ぱらしお
- Born
- February 5, 1982 (age 44)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dog
- Origin
- Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 175 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Rodrigo Palacio born?
Born February 5, 1982 (age 44).
Where is Rodrigo Palacio from?
Rodrigo Palacio is from Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.
What does Rodrigo Palacio do?
Rodrigo Palacio works as association football player.
How tall is Rodrigo Palacio?
Rodrigo Palacio is 175 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.