Rodrigo Uriel Atencio (born 30 June 2002) is an Argentine footballer who plays mainly as a right winger for Independiente Rivadavia, on loan from Brazilian club Sport Recife.
Career Independiente Born in Rosario, Atencio was an Independiente youth graduate. He made his first team – and Primera División – debut on 30 April 2022, coming on as a late substitute for Lucas González in a 1–0 away loss to Lanús.
In August 2023, Atencio was close to a loan move to fellow top tier side Sarmiento, but was kept in the squad after the arrival of Carlos Tevez as manager.
Loan to Central Córdoba On 21 January 2024, Atencio moved to Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero on loan for one year. He was an important player for Central Córdoba during the season, notably scoring four goals in the club's 2024 Copa Argentina winning campaign.
Sport Recife On 24 January 2025, Atencio was announced at Campeonato Brasileiro Série A side Sport Recife on a five-year contract.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsIndependiente2022Primera División100000—1020235000——50Total6000——60Central Córdoba (loan)2024Primera División40Soccerway counts Copa de la Liga Profesional appearances as league appearances.464——468Sport Recife2025Série A0000—0000Career total464640000528 Notes
Honours Central Córdoba (SdE) Copa Argentina: 2024
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