Rodrigo Gral facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rodrigo Gral | ||
| Date of birth | 21 February 1977 | ||
| Place of birth | Chapecó, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1995–2001 | Grêmio | 49 | (4) |
| 1998 | → Juventude (loan) | 10 | (4) |
| 2000–2001 | → Flamengo (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2001 | Sport Club | 32 | (16) |
| 2002–2005 | Júbilo Iwata | 69 | (38) |
| 2005 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 17 | (5) |
| 2006 | Omiya Ardija | 11 | (5) |
| 2006–2008 | Al-Khor | 43 | (22) |
| 2009 | Al-Sadd | 2 | (0) |
| 2010 | Bahia | 22 | (8) |
| 2011 | Santa Cruz | 7 | (1) |
| 2012 | Brunei DPMM | 11 | (4) |
| 2012 | Hercílio Luz | ||
| 2012–2014 | Chapecoense | 7 | (2) |
| 2014 | Juventus-SC | ? | (10) |
| 2015 | Gama | ||
| 2015 | Concórdia | ||
| 2016 | Operário MS | 2 | (2) |
| 2016 | FC Djursland | 3 | (5) |
| 2017 | Igrejinha | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Rodrigo Gral (born February 21, 1977) is a former professional football player from Brazil. He was known for being a strong striker, scoring many goals during his career. Rodrigo played for several teams in Brazil and also became famous for his time playing in Japan.
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Football Career Highlights
Rodrigo Gral started his football journey in his home country, Brazil. He played for well-known teams like Grêmio, Juventude, Flamengo, and Sport Recife. These experiences helped him become a skilled player.
Playing in Japan
In 2002, Rodrigo Gral moved to Japan to play in the J1 League. He joined the team Júbilo Iwata. His first game for the team was on March 17, 2002, against Consadole Sapporo. It was a special moment because he scored a goal in front of his new home fans at Yamaha Stadium.
Rodrigo quickly became one of the best goal scorers in the J1 League. He scored goals very often, usually more than one goal every two games he played. This made him a very important player for his team. After playing for Júbilo Iwata, he also played for other Japanese teams like Yokohama F. Marinos and Omiya Ardija.
Representing Brazil
Rodrigo Gral also had the honor of playing for his country. He represented Brazil in the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship. This was a big tournament for young football players from around the world. During the finals, he scored a goal against the team from Zambia.
Achievements and Awards
Rodrigo Gral won several important titles during his time playing football, especially in Japan. These awards show how successful he was as a player.
- J - League: 2002
- Emperor's Cup: 2003
- Japanese Super Cup: 2003, 2004
See also
In Spanish: Rodrigo Gral para niños
