Rodrigo “Chila” Márquez has been loaned to Platense from Independiente, with the loan agreement including an option to buy 50% of the player’s rights. This move is expected to provide Márquez with more playing time and experience, especially after his recent struggles with injuries.
- Rodrigo “Chila” Márquez has been loaned to Platense from Independiente.
- The loan agreement includes an option to buy 50% of the player’s rights.
- Márquez is expected to gain more playing time and experience at Platense.
Transfer Details and Player Profile
Rodrigo Leonel Márquez, widely known as “Chila,” has completed a loan move to Platense from Independiente. The agreement includes an option for Platense to purchase 50% of Márquez’s rights, lasting until December 2025. This move is seen as a strategic opportunity for Márquez to gain valuable playing time and experience, especially after struggling with injuries in recent seasons.
Márquez, born on February 15, 2002, in General Belgrano, Argentina, is a left winger known for his agility and speed. Standing at 1.77 meters, the 22-year-old has showcased his talent at various levels, including representing Argentina’s U17 team. However, injuries, notably a significant cruciate ligament tear, have limited his appearances recently.
🚨Rodrigo “Chila” Márquez jugará en Platense.
*️⃣Independiente acordó de palabra un préstamo hasta diciembre de 2025 con una opción de compra por el 50% del pase. #TratoHecho https://t.co/psu3UBbyiZ
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October 08, 2023
Career Statistics and Performance
In the 2024 season, Márquez’s contributions were restricted due to fitness issues and injuries. Here are his key career statistics for the year:
- Total Appearances: 2
- Total Minutes Played: 29
- Goals: 0
- Assists: 0
- Yellow Cards: 0
- Red Cards: 0
Detailed Match Performance (2024)
Liga Profesional:
- Matchday 1: CA Talleres (H) – 1:3 – Fitness
- Matchday 2: Platense (A) – 0:0 – On the bench
- Matchday 3: Vélez Sarsfield (H) – 1:1 – Not in squad
- Matchday 4: Defensa (A) – 0:0 – Not in squad
- Matchday 5: Banfield (H) – 2:1 – Not in squad
- Matchday 6: Instituto ACC (A) – 3:1 – 18 minutes played
- Matchday 7: Barracas C. (H) – 0:0 – 11 minutes played
- Matchday 8: Ind. Rivadavia (A) – 1:0 – On the bench
- Matchday 9: San Lorenzo (H) – 0:0 – On the bench
- Matchday 10: Estudiantes LP (A) – 0:2 – Not in squad
- Matchday 11: Rosario Central (H) – 1:0 – Not in squad
- Matchday 12: Racing Club (A) – 0:0 – Not in squad
- Matchday 13: River Plate (H) – 0:0 – Not in squad
Copa de la Liga Profesional de Fútbol:
- Matchday 1: Ind. Rivadavia (A) – 0:1 – Cruciate ligament tear
- Matchday 2: Vélez Sarsfield (A) – 0:1 – Cruciate ligament tear
- Matchday 3: Gimnasia (H) – 0:1 – Cruciate ligament tear
- Matchday 4: Huracán (A) – 0:0 – Cruciate ligament tear
- Matchday 5: Rosario Central (H) – 1:0 – Cruciate ligament tear
- Matchday 6: Instituto ACC (A) – 0:2 – Cruciate ligament tear
- Matchday 7: Racing Club (H) – 0:1 – Cruciate ligament tear
- Matchday 8: Argentinos Jrs. (H) – 2:1 – Cruciate ligament tear
- Matchday 9: Barracas C. (A) – 2:2 – Fitness
- Matchday 10: River Plate (H) – 1:1 – Fitness
- Matchday 11: Dep. Riestra (A) – 1:0 – Fitness
- Matchday 12: Atl. Tucumán (H) – 1:1 – Fitness
- Matchday 13: Banfield (A) – 0:1 – Fitness
- Matchday 14: CA Talleres (H) – 2:2 – Fitness
Copa Argentina:
- First Round: Laferrere (H) – 3:0 – Fitness
- Second Round: Juv. Unida (SL) (A) – 0:2 – Fitness
- Round of 16: Godoy Cruz (A) – 0:3 – Not in squad
Transfer Context and Future Prospects
Rodrigo “Chila” Márquez’s loan move to Platense comes as a significant step in his career. The loan, which lasts until December 2025, includes an option for Platense to acquire 50% of Márquez’s rights. This opportunity allows Márquez to recover from his injuries and gain more consistent playing time, which has been limited due to his recent fitness struggles.
This transfer is part of a broader strategy by Independiente to ensure their young talents gain experience and exposure. Márquez’s move is expected to benefit both the player and Platense, providing a platform for him to showcase his skills and potentially secure a permanent move.
Sources
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