This article will tell you about the career highlights of Brazilian and Real Madrid footballer Rodrygo
Rodrygo Goes is a young Brazilian footballer who currently plays as a forward for the Spanish club, Real Madrid. Born on January 9, 2001, in Osasco, Brazil, Rodrygo started his footballing career at the age of six, joining the youth academy of Santos FC.
Career In Brazil
In 2017, at the age of 16, Rodrygo made his professional debut for Santos in a league match against Atlético Mineiro. He came on as a substitute in the second half and scored his first goal for the club, becoming the youngest scorer in the history of the Brazilian Serie A.
He soon established himself as a regular in the team and finished the season with 5 goals and 2 assists in 9 league appearances.
In the 2018/19 season, Rodrygo continued to impress for Santos. He scored 9 goals and providing 3 assists in 41 appearances in all competitions. He was named the best newcomer in the Campeonato Paulista, which is the top professional league in the state of Sao Paulo.
His performances caught the attention of top European clubs. And in June 2018, it was announced that he would join Real Madrid for a reported fee of €45 million.
Career At Real Madrid
Rodrygo made his debut for Real Madrid in September 2019. He came on as a substitute in a Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain. He scored his first goal for the club in October, in a league match against Osasuna.
In his first season at Real Madrid, Rodrygo scored 7 goals and provided 3 assists in 26 appearances in all competitions. The best is that he helped the team win the La Liga title that season.
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In the 2020/21 season, Rodrygo continued to impress for Real Madrid, scoring 6 goals and providing 2 assists in 27 appearances in all competitions.
He scored a crucial goal in a 2-0 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League group stage. With that goal, the team qualified for the knockout stages of the competition. He also scored a hat-trick in a 6-1 win over Galatasaray in the same competition.
The Brazilian wonderkid won his first Champions League title with Real Madrid in 2021/22 season. He has played three semi-finals with the club so far.
Playing Style
Rodrygo’s style of play is characterized by his pace, dribbling ability, and clinical finishing. He has been praised for his maturity on the field, despite his young age.
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He has also represented Brazil at various youth levels. He made his senior debut for the national team in November 2019 in a friendly against Argentina.
Summary
In conclusion, Rodrygo Goes has had a promising career so far. He has established himself as a regular for both Santos and Real Madrid at a young age. With his talent and potential, he is expected to continue making a significant impact in the footballing world in the years to come.
