Rodrigo Schlegel

Rodrigo Adrián Schlegel (born 3 April 1997) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as defender for Orlando City in Major League Soccer.

Rodrigo Schlegel
Personal information
Full name Rodrigo Adrián Schlegel
Date of birth (1997-04-03) 3 April 1997
Place of birth Remedios de Escalada, Argentina
Height 1.82 m (5 ft 11 1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 Orlando City
Number 15
Youth career
Racing Club
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2020 Racing Club 5 (0)
2020 → Orlando City (loan) 10 (0)
2021– Orlando City 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21 November 2020

Club career

Racing Club

Schlegel came through the youth system at Racing Club, transitioning from the U-20 side to Racing Club II in 2017 before making his senior debut on 2 December 2017, starting in a 2–2 draw against Newell's Old Boys.[1]

Orlando City

On 23 December 2019, Schlegel signed a one-year loan deal with MLS side Orlando City ahead of the 2020 season.[2] He made his debut on March 7, starting in a 2–1 defeat away to Colorado Rapids.[3] It was his only appearance before the season was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead MLS held a World Cup-style tournament by way of the MLS is Back Tournament. Schlegel made three appearances during the competition, all as a substitute within the final 10 minutes of games in which Orlando were winning by a one-goal margin, entering as a third centre-back to help see out games. They won all three games in which he appeared.

An unused substitute in four of the first five games upon the return to regular season play, Schlegel was handed only his third start of the season against Florida rivals Inter Miami on September 12 and was caught up in controversy when he was temporarily sent off for a second yellow card and conceded a penalty. Initially not called, the disciplinary action came from VAR before a second consultation spotted an offside which negated the play. Despite the drama, Schlegel was not only noted for his strong defensive display but also his battling and passionate demeanor.[4][5][6] As a result, he was trusted to start in four of the next five games with Orlando in the midst of a club record unbeaten streak before seeing out the season as a substitute.

On November 21, Orlando played their first MLS playoff game in history against New York City FC. With the score tied 1–1 in extra-time and Orlando playing down a man, Schlegel again substituted into a back three in the 101st minute to help see out the draw. The game went to a penalty shootout in which Schlegel served as an emergency goalkeeper after Pedro Gallese received a second yellow card for leaving his goal line early. Orlando initially attempted to make a substitution to bring in backup keeper Brian Rowe into the game with Schlegel coming off, however this substitution was eventually overruled following a long delay. Schlegel allowed two successful penalties before making the decisive save against Guðmundur Þórarinsson, helping lift Orlando to a 6–5 win and a place in the conference semi-finals.[7][8]

Schlegel had his loan move made permanent as part of the club's end of season roster moves on 2 December 2020.[9]

Career statistics

Club
As of 21 November 2020.[10]
Club Season League Cup Continental Playoffs Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Racing Club 2017–18 Superliga 400000——40
2018–19 100010——20
Total 500010000060
Orlando City (loan) 2020 MLS 10000—102[lower-alpha 1]0130
Career Totals 15000101020190
  1. MLS is Back Tournament knockout stage.

Honours

Club

Racing Club

References
  1. "Newell's 2–2 Racing: goles, resumen y resultado". AS Argentina (in Spanish). 2 December 2017.
  2. "Orlando City SC Acquires Argentine Center Back Rodrigo Schlegel". www.orlandocitysc.com.
  3. "Colorado Rapids 2, Orlando City SC 1 2020 MLS Match Recap". mlssoccer.com.
  4. "Orlando City SC 2, Inter Miami CF 1 2020 MLS Match Recap". mlssoccer.com.
  5. "Inter Miami's improved second half not enough in loss to Orlando City". SBI Soccer. September 13, 2020.
  6. Rohe, David (September 13, 2020). "Orlando City vs. Inter Miami CF: Player Grades & MotM". The Mane Land.
  7. "Orlando win bizarre penalty shootout". BBC Sport.
  8. "Orlando emergency keeper's game-winning save is soccer's 'position player pitches perfect inning'". Deadspin.
  9. "Orlando City Exercises Options on 12 Players Following 2020 MLS Campaign". www.orlandocitysc.com.
  10. "Argentina – R. Schlegel – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". us.soccerway.com.
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