| Fullname | Rodrigo Nicolás Contreras |
|---|---|
| Birth date | October 27, 1995 (age 31) |
| Birth place | Tucumán, Argentina |
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Currentclub | Millonarios (on loan from Deportes Antofagasta) |
| Clubnumber | 27 |
| Position | Striker |
| Youthclubs 1 | San Lorenzo |
| Years 1 | 2013–2019 |
| Clubs 1 | San Lorenzo |
| Caps 1 | 5 |
| Goals 1 | 0 |
| Years 2 | 2014 |
| Clubs 2 | → Gimnasia LP (loan) |
| Caps 2 | 7 |
| Goals 2 | 1 |
| Years 3 | 2015 |
| Clubs 3 | → Gimnasia LP (loan) |
| Caps 3 | 12 |
| Goals 3 | 3 |
| Years 4 | 2016 |
| Clubs 4 | → Braga B (loan) |
| Caps 4 | 6 |
| Goals 4 | 0 |
| Years 5 | 2017 |
| Clubs 5 | → Quilmes (loan) |
| Caps 5 | 10 |
| Goals 5 | 0 |
| Years 6 | 2017 |
| Clubs 6 | → Arsenal de Sarandí (loan) |
| Caps 6 | 10 |
| Goals 6 | 1 |
| Years 7 | 2018 |
| Clubs 7 | → Deportes Antofagasta (loan) |
| Caps 7 | 17 |
| Goals 7 | 6 |
| Years 8 | 2019 |
| Clubs 8 | → Necaxa (loan) |
| Caps 8 | 23 |
| Goals 8 | 3 |
| Years 9 | 2019–2021 |
| Clubs 9 | Aldosivi |
| Caps 9 | 21 |
| Goals 9 | 4 |
| Years 10 | 2021–2022 |
| Clubs 10 | Defensa y Justicia |
| Caps 10 | 13 |
| Goals 10 | 2 |
| Years 11 | 2022 |
| Clubs 11 | Platense |
| Caps 11 | 28 |
| Goals 11 | 2 |
| Years 12 | 2023– |
| Clubs 12 | Deportes Antofagasta |
| Caps 12 | 32 |
| Goals 12 | 19 |
| Years 13 | 2024 |
| Clubs 13 | → Everton (loan) |
| Caps 13 | 25 |
| Goals 13 | 16 |
| Years 14 | 2025 |
| Clubs 14 | → Universidad de Chile (loan) |
| Caps 14 | 24 |
| Goals 14 | 9 |
| Years 15 | 2026– |
| Clubs 15 | → Millonarios (loan) |
| Caps 15 | 14 |
| Goals 15 | 6 |
| Nationalyears 1 | 2014–2015 |
| Nationalteam 1 | Argentina U20 |
| Nationalcaps 1 | 4 |
| Nationalgoals 1 | 1 |
| Pcupdate | 10 December 2025 |
Rodrigo Nicolás Contreras (born 27 October 1995 in Tucumán), better known as Tucu, is an Argentine footballer who plays as a striker for Colombian club Millonarios on loan from Chilean club Deportes Antofagasta.[1]
Career
In 2024, Contreras joined Chilean Primera División club Everton on loan from Deportes Antofagasta on a one-year deal with an option to buy.[2] The next season, he switched to Universidad de Chile.[3] In 2026, he was loaned out to Colombian club Millonarios.[4]
Personal life
He is the son of Carlos Alberto Contreras,[5] a former footballer who played for clubs such as San Martín de Tucumán, Atlético de Rafaela, among others.[6]
Honours
- Argentina U20
References
- ^ "R. Contreras". Soccerway. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ^ "RODRIGO CONTRERAS LLEGA A REFORZAR EL ATAQUE DE EVERTON DE VIÑA DEL MAR" (in Spanish). Club Everton. 11 January 2024. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ Silva Rojas, Carlos (25 January 2025). "La U confirma a su sexto fichaje y lanza una potente frase: "Siempre me dijeron..."" (in Spanish). www.msn.com. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ Arriaza, Bastian (13 January 2026). "‘Tucu’ Contreras se olvida de la U y es presentado en su nuevo club: “Cambio de tierras”" (in Spanish). Diario AS. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
- ^ Carlos Alberto Contreras at BDFA.com.ar
- ^ "INCORPORACIONES 2022: Rodrigo Nicolás Contreras (Delantero)" (in Spanish). Solo Futbol Calamar. 12 February 2022. Retrieved 12 January 2024.