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Johnny Rodriguez
Johnny Rodriguez
American Striker • Las Vegas Lights FC • Oakland Roots Legend • First Wave International
78.5
🇺🇸 USALas Vegas Lights • 37 Total USL Goals • Proven Scorer
Full NameJonathan "Johnny" Rodriguez
PositionStriker
NationalityUnited States 🇺🇸
Age27 (Born: Jun 13, 1998)

Career Path

Oakland Roots SC2021-2024 (103 apps, 28 goals)
Las Vegas Lights FC2025-Present (30 apps, 9 goals)

🌍 Global Impact Analysis

Johnny Rodriguez is a proven USL Championship goal scorer. **Las Vegas Lights (2025-Present)**: Signed **2-year contract** (plus 2027 option) in February 2025. **9 goals, 2 assists in 30 USL Championship apps**. 1 goal in 3 USL Cup apps. Strong first season. **Oakland Roots (2021-2024)**: **Club legend and all-time leading scorer**. **103 USL Championship appearances, 28 goals, 7 assists**. **12 goals in 2023** and **12 goals in 2024**. Remarkably consistent. **Multiple Team of the Week** selections. Known for **finishing ability (8.3)**, **positioning in the box (8.4)**, **aerial threat (7.9)**, and **movement off the ball (8.2)**. Clinical striker at USL Championship level. At 27, in prime scoring years. Proven track record of double-digit goal seasons.

Career Highlights: Oakland Roots All-Time Leading Scorer • 37 Total USL Goals • 12 Goals (2023 & 2024) • Las Vegas 2-Year Deal • Team of Week Selections

📊 Core FGA Intelligence Metrics

Tier 1: Attacking Metrics

FIN (Finishing)8.3
POI (Positioning)8.4
MOV (Movement)8.2
XPS (Enhanced XPS)7.8
Aerial Ability7.9

Tier 1: Physical & Mental

Pace7.7
Strength7.6
Work Rate7.8
Composure8.0

🧠 60-Philosophy Framework Analysis

Rodriguez's tactical DNA - clinical striker.

Top Philosophy Fits

Direct Attacking 8.2/10 Counter-Attack 7.9/10 Possession Striker 7.7/10 Target Man 7.8/10

🧪 Psychological Profile & Personality

Core Traits

PersonalityESTP (Entrepreneur)
StyleGoal Scorer
Positioning8.4
Finishing8.3

Analysis

**Oakland Roots all-time leading scorer**. **37 total USL Championship goals**. **12 goals in consecutive seasons** (2023, 2024). Clinical finisher. Las Vegas 2-year deal. **Team of the Week** selections. Consistent performer at 27 years old.

🤝 Key Career Moments

Aug 18, 2021 | USL Championship Debut
⚽ **Oakland Roots SC debut** - 1-1 draw vs New Mexico United. Beginning of legendary Oakland career.
2023 Season | Breakout Year
🎯 **12 GOALS IN 2023** - Career-best season. Established himself as elite USL striker.
2024 Season | Consistency
🎯 **12 GOALS IN 2024** - Matched previous season. Back-to-back double-digit campaigns. Oakland legend cemented.
Feb 25, 2025 | Las Vegas Transfer
💛 **LAS VEGAS LIGHTS FC** - 2-year contract (plus 2027 option). Left Oakland as all-time leading scorer.
2025 Season | Strong Start
⚽ **9 goals, 2 assists in 30 USL apps**. Excellent first season with Las Vegas. Team of Week honors vs Oakland.

📈 Career Statistics

Club Years Apps Goals (Assists)
Oakland Roots SC 2021-2024 103 28 (7)
Las Vegas Lights FC 2025 30 9 (2)
Career: 133 USL Championship Apps • 37 Goals • Oakland All-Time Leading Scorer • 12 Goals (2023 & 2024)

⚽ Tactical Profile & Playing Style

Johnny Rodriguez is a clinical USL Championship striker.

Aspect Description
Primary Role Striker / Target Forward
Key Strengths Positioning (8.4), finishing (8.3), movement (8.2), composure (8.0)
Attacking Clinical finisher, excellent box positioning, good aerial threat
Physical Good pace, decent strength, solid work rate for striker
Mental Composed in front of goal, consistent performer, proven at USL level
Summary: Oakland Roots legend. 37 total USL goals. 12 goals in consecutive seasons. Proven goal scorer. Now thriving at Las Vegas Lights.

🎬 Video Highlights

Watch Johnny Rodriguez's goal-scoring highlights.

⚽ Last 5 Matches

Recent performances - Las Vegas Lights FC (December 2025).

Date Competition Match Result Performance
Nov 30, 2025 USL Championship Las Vegas vs Oakland Roots ⬜ 2-2 D Goal + Assist vs Ex-Club
Nov 23, 2025 USL Championship Monterey Bay vs Las Vegas ❌ 2-1 L Worked Hard
Nov 16, 2025 USL Championship Las Vegas vs Orange County ✅ 3-1 W 1 Goal
Nov 9, 2025 USL Championship Sacramento vs Las Vegas ✅ 1-2 W Key Performance
Nov 2, 2025 USL Championship Las Vegas vs Phoenix ✅ 2-0 W Solid Display

🌟 Iconic Matches

Career-defining performances.

2023-2024 | Oakland Double-Digit Seasons
🎯 **24 GOALS IN 2 SEASONS** - 12 goals in 2023, 12 goals in 2024. Consecutive double-digit campaigns. Oakland legend.
Nov 30, 2025 | Return to Oakland
⚽ **Las Vegas 2-2 Oakland Roots** - Goal and assist vs former club. Team of Week Bench selection. Emotional return.
2021-2024 | Oakland Career
🏆 **ALL-TIME LEADING SCORER** - 103 apps, 28 goals, 7 assists. Club legend and record holder.

📊 Player Comparison (vs USL Strikers)

Rodriguez vs Elite USL Strikers

📝 Miscellaneous Data

Profile

Full NameJonathan "Johnny" Rodriguez
DOBJun 13, 1998 (27)
PositionStriker
NationalityUnited States 🇺🇸

Current Status

TeamLas Vegas Lights FC
LeagueUSL Championship
AgencyFirst Wave International
Rating78.5 - Proven Scorer

🎯 Scout's Final Verdict

Elite Attributes

Positioning 8.4/10
Finishing 8.3/10
Movement 8.2/10
Composure 8.0/10
Aerial 7.9/10

Summary

VERDICT: PROVEN USL GOAL SCORER

Johnny Rodriguez is an elite USL Championship striker. **Oakland Roots all-time leading scorer** with **28 goals in 103 apps** (2021-2024). **12 goals in both 2023 and 2024** seasons - remarkable consistency. Now at **Las Vegas Lights** (2-year deal) with **9 goals, 2 assists in 30 apps** in first season. **Multiple Team of the Week** selections. Known for elite **positioning (8.4)** and **finishing (8.3)**. At 27, in prime scoring years. Proven track record of double-digit goal campaigns. Clinical striker at USL Championship level.