Maxi Rodríguez é um ex-meio-campista argentino, nascido em Rosário em 1981, que jogou no Newell's, Atlético de Madrid e Liverpool. Marcou o gol do torneio na Copa de 2006 contra o México.
Maxi Rodríguez
Maximiliano Rubén Rodríguez was born in Rosario, Argentina, on January 2, 1981. An attacking midfielder identified with Newell's Old Boys, he became known for his forward runs and his medium-range finishing. He emerged from Newell's, played for Espanyol, became an idol at Atlético de Madrid, where he played from 2005 to 2010, and later defended Liverpool. Later, he returned to Newell's, where he ended his career. For the Argentine national team, he played in the 2006 FIFA World Cup. In the round of 16, he scored in extra time the winning goal 2-1 against Mexico, a strike voted as the best goal of the tournament by FIFA. With Newell's, he was Argentine champion in the Final Tournament of 2013.