Guillermo Daniel Rodríguez Pérez (born 21 March 1984) is a Uruguayan former professional

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who played as a

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. He is nicknamed ''El Pelado'' (in

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''il Pelato'').

Club career

Early career

Rodríguez began his playing career in 2002 with

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. After loan spells to

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of Mexico and

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of France he joined Argentine side Independiente in 2006. In 2009, he returned to Uruguay to join

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Torino

After considering a return to Uruguay on 4 August 2012, he was purchased on a temporary basis by

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,AC Cesena SpA ''bilancio'' (financial report and accounts) on 30 June 2013 with whom he signed a contract for one year with an option for two more. He made his debut ''granata'' 21 October 2012 in

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, disputing a good game; that ended 0–0. On 26 June 2013 he was officially purchased outright from Peñarol, with a two-year contract.

Verona

On 28 July 2014 he was transferred to

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