Rodrigo Mendes facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rodrigo Fabano Mendes | ||
| Date of birth | August 9, 1975 | ||
| Place of birth | Uberaba, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1987–2026 | Uberaba-MG | ||
| 1991–1994 | Flamengo | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1993–1995 | Flamengo | 46 | (2) |
| 1996 | Grêmio | - | |
| 1996–1997 | Kashima Antlers | 16 | (4) |
| 1997 | Flamengo | - | |
| 1998 | Atlético Paranaense | - | |
| 1998 | Grêmio | 23 | (7) |
| 1999–2000 | Flamengo | 12 | (1) |
| 2000–2002 | Grêmio | 51 | (9) |
| 2003 | Oita Trinita | 13 | (3) |
| 2003–2004 | Al Ain | - | |
| 2004–2007 | Al-Gharrafa | 48 | (25) |
| 2007–2008 | Grêmio | 7 | (2) |
| 2008 | Sharjah CSC | ||
| 2009 | Fortaleza | 6 | (3) |
| 2009–2011 | Novo Hamburgo | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Rodrigo Fabiano Mendes (born August 9, 1975) is a former professional football player from Brazil. He was known as a left winger, a player who runs along the side of the field to help attack and score goals. Rodrigo played for many different teams during his career, both in his home country of Brazil and in other countries like Japan and the United Arab Emirates. He stopped playing professionally in 2011.
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Rodrigo Mendes's Football Journey
Rodrigo Mendes started his football journey in his hometown of Uberaba, Brazil. He joined the youth team of Uberaba Sport Club when he was just 12 years old. Later, he moved to the famous Brazilian club Flamengo for his youth training.
Starting as a Pro
Rodrigo began his professional career with Flamengo in 1993. He played for Flamengo for a few years before moving to other big Brazilian clubs like Grêmio and Atlético Paranaense. He was known for his speed and skill on the wing.
Playing in Japan
In 1996, Rodrigo Mendes moved to Japan to play for Kashima Antlers. This was an exciting time for him, as he got to experience football in a different country. He played for Kashima Antlers for two seasons, from 1996 to 1997. He later returned to Japan in 2003 to play for Oita Trinita.
Adventures in the Middle East
After playing in Japan, Rodrigo also had a chance to play football in the Middle East. He joined Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates in 2003. He then moved to Al-Gharrafa in Qatar, where he played for several years. Playing in these different countries showed how adaptable he was as a player.
Returning to Brazil
Rodrigo Mendes often returned to play for Brazilian clubs throughout his career. He had multiple stints with Grêmio and Flamengo. Towards the end of his career, he played for teams like Fortaleza and Novo Hamburgo. He retired from professional football in 2011.
Winning Trophies and Awards
Rodrigo Mendes had a very successful career, winning many important trophies with his teams.
Team Honours
- Guanabara Cup: He won this cup with Flamengo in 1995.
- Rio de Janeiro State League: He helped Flamengo win this league twice, in 1995 and 1999.
- Japanese League: While playing for Kashima Antlers, he won the Japanese League in 1997.
- Paraná State League: He won this league with Atlético Paranaense in 1998.
- Mercosul Cup: A big international club competition, which he won with Flamengo in 1999.
- Rio de Janeiro's Cup: Another trophy with Flamengo in 2000.
- Rio Grande do Sul State League: He won this league with Grêmio in 2001.
- Brazilian Cup: A major national cup in Brazil, which he won with Grêmio in 2001.
- AFC Champions League: This is the biggest club competition in Asia, similar to the Champions League in Europe. He won it with Al Ain in 2003.
- United Arab Emirates League: He won the league title with Al Ain in 2004.
- Ceara's Cup: He won this cup with Fortaleza in 2009.
Personal Achievements
- Copa Libertadores top goalscorer: In 2002, Rodrigo was the top goalscorer in the Copa Libertadores, which is the most important club competition in South America. This was a great personal achievement, showing his skill at scoring goals against the best teams.
See also
In Spanish: Rodrigo Mendes para niños
