Ismael de Jesús Rodríguez Vega (born 10 January 1981) is a Mexican former footballer, who last played for C.D.

Monterrey youth system, Ismael debuted in the México Primera División on 21 July 2001 in a game against UNAM Pumas.

His continued success at the club level brought him to the attention of Mexico national team coaches and personnel.

Prior to the Apertura 2005 tournament, Ismael was transferred to Club América, who were at the time reigning champions of the Mexico league.

An established starter at his previous club, Rodríguez was mostly a bench warmer at the beginning of the season; he saw significantly more action towards the end of the tournament.