Rodrigo Eduardo Costa Marinho (born 27 March 1988), commonly known as Rodriguinho, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder.
Rodriguinho started his senior professional career with ABC in 2007. After stints with Bragantino and América Mineiro, he joined Corinthians in 2013. In the 2017 season, he became the joint top-scorer of his team with 11 goals. Rodriguinho made his international debut with the Brazil national team on 25 January 2017, against Colombia.
Club career Early career Born in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Rodriguinho started his professional career with ABC in 2007. However, his playing time was limited and he considered becoming a professional futsal player. On 20 November 2009, he moved to Bragantino, with the club acquiring 30% of his rights. An undisputed starter, he also featured regularly for the reserves.
América Mineiro On 11 May 2011, Rodriguinho moved to América Mineiro after agreeing to a deal which would keep him at the club until the end of 2012 Campeonato Mineiro. 11 days later, he made his first team debut in a league match against Bahia; scoring a goal in the 2–1 victory. On 30 July 2013, he scored a hat-trick and made two assists during a 5–0 victory against Sport Recife.
In August 2013, Rodriguinho played his 100th match for Coelho in a 1–1 draw against América-RN. Although in September, the club announced Rodriguinho's transfer to Qatari club El Jaish, the deal did not materialise It was later revealed that a problem in getting the work visa was the reason behind the deal getting cancelled. Nevertheless, Rodriguinho contributed with 25 goals in 103 matches for the club.
Corinthians Rodriguinho moved to Corinthians on 30 September 2013 for $4 million, with the club acquiring 60% of his rights. In the following month, he made his debut in a 0–0 draw against Atlético Mineiro.
Loans to Grêmio and Al-Sharjah On 14 April 2014, Rodriguinho joined Grêmio on a season long loan deal. However, after being rarely used, he left the club on 30 September. Two days later, he was loaned to Emirati club Al-Sharjah on a loan deal June 2015; joining three Brazilian compatriots at the club.
Breakthrough Upon returning from loan in June 2015, Rodriguinho featured sparingly as the club won the 2015 Série A. From the 2016 season onwards, he became a regular starter for the club.
After being on the radar of several European clubs since July 2016, Corinthians rejected an offer from Turkish club Fenerbahçe in January 2017, to secure Rodriguinho's services. In the 2017 season, he became the joint top scorer of the club with 11 goals, with his side winning the Série A and Paulista.
Pyramids On 21 July 2018, Egyptian side Pyramids FC announced the signing of Rodriguinho.
Cruzeiro In January 2019, Rodriguinho returned to his home country after agreeing to a three-year deal with Cruzeiro, after the club paid a US$ 4 million fee. He was hampered by injuries during his spell at the club, and on 13 February 2020, he terminated his contract with the club.
Bahia On 14 February 2020, one day after leaving Cruzeiro, Rodriguinho signed a contract with Bahia until December 2021. He was a regular starter for his new side, but suffered top tier relegation in 2021.
Cuiabá
On 30 December 2021, Rodriguinho was announced as one of the eight additions of Cuiabá.
International career In January 2017, Rodriguinho was called to the national team for a friendly match against Colombia. He made his full international debut in on 26 January, replacing Willian Arão at half-time in the 1–0 win.
Personal life In September 2012, Rodriguinho suffered a car accident after having lost control over the vehicle. Although he denied being drunk, he accepted the fact that his driving license had expired when he was driving the car.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonNational LeagueState LeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsABC2007Série C4010———502008Série B1011520——1452009608020——160Total11020540——355Bragantino 2010Série B29818200——471020110018100——181Total29836300——6511América Mineiro 2011Série A3660000——3662012Série B22413240——39620131786161——2910Total7518193101——10422Corinthians 2013Série A800000——802014007000——7020151220000——12220162941034360—491020173231445252—561120181151542050—339Total92144611119162—16532Grêmio (loan)2014Série A112000010—122Al-Sharjah (loan)2014–15UAE Pro-League205—84——289Pyramids2018–19Egyptian Premier League80—00——80Cruzeiro2019Série A51941053—2082020Série B002000——20Total511141053—228Bahia2020Série A247100050723792021253006251113479Total491010621011858418Cuiabá2022Série A3331184230—51132023007310——83Total33318115230—5916Career total32659151374514356185575121
Honours ABC Campeonato Potiguar: 2007, 2008
Corinthians Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2015, 2017 Campeonato Paulista: 2017, 2018
Cruzeiro Campeonato Mineiro: 2019
Bahia Campeonato Baiano: 2020 Copa do Nordeste: 2021
Cuiabá Campeonato Mato-Grossense: 2022, 2023
Individual Campeonato Paulista Team of the Year: 2017, 2018
References
External links Rodriguinho profile. Portal Oficial do Grêmio. Rodriguinho profile. Meu Timão.