Garry Rodrigues facts for kids
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Rodrigues with Cape Verde at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Garry Mendes Rodrigues | ||
| Date of birth | 27 November 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Rotterdam, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Apollon Limassol | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2007 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | ||
| 2007–2009 | Real SC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2010 | XerxesDZB | 15 | (2) |
| 2011 | Rostocker FC | 0 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Boshuizen | 12 | (1) |
| 2012–2013 | ADO Den Haag | 0 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | → Dordrecht (loan) | 20 | (5) |
| 2013–2014 | Levski Sofia | 35 | (13) |
| 2014–2015 | Elche | 41 | (3) |
| 2015–2017 | PAOK | 38 | (9) |
| 2017–2019 | Galatasaray | 61 | (13) |
| 2019–2021 | Al-Ittihad | 28 | (5) |
| 2019–2020 | → Fenerbahçe (loan) | 26 | (4) |
| 2021–2023 | Olympiacos | 37 | (7) |
| 2023–2024 | Ankaragücü | 23 | (2) |
| 2024–2025 | Sivasspor | 27 | (4) |
| 2025– | Apollon Limassol | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2013– | Cape Verde | 48 | (8) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 June 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 January 2024 |
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Garry Mendes Rodrigues (born on November 27, 1990) is a professional football player. He plays as a winger for Cypriot First Division club Apollon Limassol. Garry was born in the Netherlands. He represents the Cape Verde national team in international matches.
In February 2013, Garry decided he wanted to play for Cape Verde. He made his first appearance for them in August 2013. He has played for Cape Verde in big tournaments like the 2015 and 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
Before joining Apollon Limassol, he played for several other clubs. These include PAOK, Elche CF, XerxesDZB, FC Boshuizen, ADO Den Haag, Dordrecht, Levski Sofia, and Galatasaray. Garry Rodrigues is also a cousin of fellow footballer Jerson Cabral.
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Garry's Club Journey
Garry Rodrigues started his football journey as a young player. He trained with famous clubs like Feyenoord in the Netherlands and Real Sport Clube in Portugal.
Starting in the Netherlands
In May 2012, Garry joined Eredivisie club ADO Den Haag. He came from an amateur team called FC Boshuizen. He signed a contract for one year, with an option for another.
In July of the same year, he was loaned to Eerste Divisie club Dordrecht. This meant he played for Dordrecht for a while. Garry played his first league game for Dordrecht on August 10. It was a 1–1 draw against Emmen, and he played the whole match.
Playing in Bulgaria: Levski Sofia
On February 11, 2013, Garry signed a two-and-a-half-year contract. He joined the Bulgarian club Levski Sofia. His first game for Levski was on March 3, a 2–0 win against Chernomorets Burgas.
He scored his first goal for Levski on March 13. It was in a Bulgarian Cup match against Litex Lovech. On April 20, he scored his first league goal against Litex. He also helped his teammate Hristo Yovov score in that game.
On July 21, 2013, Garry scored the first goal for Levski in the new season. This was against Botev Plovdiv. However, he was later sent off from the game.
During the first half of the 2013–14 season, Garry scored 14 goals. His strong play helped Levski Sofia move up to 3rd place in the league. He also scored a penalty in a big cup match against CSKA Sofia. Levski won that game 7–6 after penalties. His great performances caught the eye of many European clubs.
Moving to Spain: Elche
On January 27, 2014, Garry joined Elche CF in Spain. He was on a six-month loan. He made his La Liga debut on March 1, coming on as a substitute. His first goal in La Liga came on May 3 against Málaga CF.
In the summer of 2014, Elche signed Garry permanently. He agreed to a four-year deal with the club. However, on July 31, 2015, he left Elche.
Success in Greece: PAOK
On August 4, 2015, Garry signed a three-year contract with PAOK. He scored his first goal in the Greek Super League on September 23, 2015. This was in a home game against AEK Athens.
In January 2016, PAOK turned down a big offer for Garry from a Saudi Arabian club. He finished that season with seven goals, making him the third-highest scorer for PAOK. On November 24, 2016, Garry scored a late goal in a UEFA Europa League match. His goal gave PAOK a 3–2 win against ACF Fiorentina.
Playing in Turkey: Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe
On January 9, 2017, Garry moved to Galatasaray in Turkey. The transfer fee was €3.7 million. By February 2018, he had scored five goals and made eight assists in the Turkish league. He was linked with a move to Lyon in France. He stayed with Galatasaray until the summer of 2021.
On July 13, 2019, Garry joined Fenerbahçe on a two-year loan. This was another big club in Turkey.
Adventures in Saudi Arabia: Al-Ittihad
Before his loan to Fenerbahçe, Garry joined Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia. This move happened on January 6, 2019, for a fee of €9 million.
Return to Greece: Olympiacos
On September 18, 2021, Garry signed a three-year contract with Olympiacos F.C. in Greece. He received an annual fee of €1 million, plus bonuses.
Back to Turkey: Ankaragücü and Sivasspor
On August 19, 2023, Garry signed a two-year contract with Süper Lig club Ankaragücü in Turkey. After playing for Ankaragücü, he joined Sivasspor in 2024. He played 27 games for Sivasspor and scored 4 goals.
Current Club: Apollon Limassol
As of 2025, Garry Rodrigues plays for Apollon Limassol in Cyprus.
International Career for Cape Verde
Garry Rodrigues was first called up to play for the Cape Verde in August 2013. He made his debut in a friendly match against Gabon. He came on as a substitute in that game.
On December 30, 2013, he started in a friendly match against Catalonia. He helped his team score a goal in that game.
First International Goal
On September 6, 2014, Garry scored his first international goal. It was in a 3–1 win against Niger. This win helped Cape Verde qualify for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations. He was part of the squad for the finals in Equatorial Guinea. However, he only played in one match, a draw against Zambia. Cape Verde was then eliminated from the tournament.
Africa Cup of Nations Appearances
In January 2022, Garry was again part of the Cape Verde squad. They played in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. He played in all four of the team's matches. He helped Júlio Tavares score the winning goal in their first game against Ethiopia. He also scored a goal himself in a 1–1 draw against host nation Cameroon. This goal helped Cape Verde reach the knockout stage of the tournament.
In December 2023, Garry was chosen for his third Africa Cup of Nations. This was the 2023 tournament held in the Ivory Coast. On January 14, 2024, in Cape Verde's first match against Ghana, he scored a goal in the 92nd minute. This late goal gave Cape Verde a 2–1 win.
Career Highlights and Awards
Garry Rodrigues has won several awards and titles with his teams.
- Levski Sofia
- Bulgarian Cup runner-up: 2012–13 (They finished second in the cup competition)
- Galatasaray
- Süper Lig: 2017–18 (They won the Turkish league title)
- Olympiacos
- Super League Greece: 2021–22 (They won the Greek league title)
- Individual Awards
- Super League Greece Team of the Season: 2015–16 (He was chosen as one of the best players in the Greek league)
- Süper Lig Team of the Season: 2017–18 (He was chosen as one of the best players in the Turkish league)
See also
In Spanish: Garry Mendes Rodrigues para niños
