Rodrigo Salinas Dorantes (born 9 May 1988) is a Mexican professional

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who plays as a

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Professional career

Rodrigo Salinas was born in Puebla on 9 May 1988. He spent most of his teen years in the Puebla youth system. He made his first division debut with Puebla on 17 August 2008 in a match again Toluca which the club lost 3-1. He managed to score his first goal on 20 October 2010 in the Apertura 2010 against Querétaro F.C. in the 70-minute. He has Played with Puebla FC since the 2008 Apertura. On 13 December 2017, Salinas signed a contract with

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, after being on loan for two tournament.

Style of play

He is described as a very quick player who plays with enthusiasm and has caught the attention of several top clubs in

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and was rumoured to sign with

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in 2011 but the negotiation failed because Puebla would only send him out on loan.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Salinas, Rodrigo 1988 births Living people Footballers from Tlaxcala Mexican footballers Club Puebla players Atlético Morelia players C.F. Pachuca players Club Tijuana footballers Atlas F.C. footballers Deportivo Toluca F.C. players Liga MX players Association football defenders