Rodrygo

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Born in Osasco in São Paulo, Rodrygo joined Santos' youth setup in 2011 at the age of ten, initially assigned to the futsal team. Rodrygo travelled the world with Santos, spreading his beloved game of futsal under legendary futsal coach Barata who also trained Neymar, including a much heralded YouTube video with City Futsal in Dallas area in Texas, USA. In March 2017, with the first team regulars in Peru for a Copa Libertadores match against Sporting Cristal, he was called up to the first team by manager Dorival Júnior to complete training.{{cite web|url=http://www.lance.com.br/santos/promessa-rodrygo-ganha-chance-aproxima-profissional.html|title=Na mira europeia, jogador de 16 anos faz treinos no profissional do Santos|trans-title=In the European sight, 16-year-old player does training at Santos' first team|publisher=Lance!|language=pt|date=10 March 2017|access-date=2 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416101447/https://www.lance.com.br/santos/promessa-rodrygo-ganha-chance-aproxima-profissional.html|archive-date=16 April 2019|url-status=live}}

On 21 July 2017, Rodrygo signed his first professional contract, after agreeing to a five-year deal.{{cite web|url=http://www.santosfc.com.br/rodrygo-revelacao-da-base-assina-o-primeiro-contrato-profissional-com-o-santos-fc/|title=Rodrygo, revelação da base, assina o primeiro contrato profissional com o Santos FC|trans-title=Rodrygo, youth prospect, signs the first professional contract with Santos FC|publisher=Santos FC|language=pt|date=21 July 2017|access-date=2 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327183806/https://www.santosfc.com.br/rodrygo-revelacao-da-base-assina-o-primeiro-contrato-profissional-com-o-santos-fc/|archive-date=27 March 2019|url-status=live}} On 1 November, he was promoted to the main squad by interim manager Elano.{{cite web|url=http://espn.uol.com.br/noticia/739868_elano-anuncia-promocao-de-rodrygo-e-yuri-alberto-ao-time-profissional-do-santos|title=Elano anuncia promoção de Rodrygo e Yuri Alberto ao time profissional do Santos|trans-title=Elano announces promotion of Rodrygo and Yuri Alberto to the first team of Santos|publisher=ESPN Brasil|language=pt|date=1 November 2017|access-date=2 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171117122544/http://espn.uol.com.br/noticia/739868_elano-anuncia-promocao-de-rodrygo-e-yuri-alberto-ao-time-profissional-do-santos|archive-date=17 November 2017|url-status=live}}

Rodrygo made his first team – and Série A – debut on 4 November 2017, coming on as a late substitute for Bruno Henrique in a 3–1 home win against Atlético Mineiro.{{cite web|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/sp/santos-e-regiao/futebol/brasileirao-serie-a/jogo/04-11-2017/santos-atletico-mg/|title=Santos sofre, mas vence Atlético-MG de Robinho e fica a três pontos do líder|trans-title=Santos suffer, but defeat Robinho's Atlético-MG and stay three points behind the leader|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|date=4 November 2017|access-date=4 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327161620/http://globoesporte.globo.com/sp/santos-e-regiao/futebol/brasileirao-serie-a/jogo/04-11-2017/santos-atletico-mg/|archive-date=27 March 2019|url-status=live}} The following 25 January he scored his first senior goal, netting a last-minute winner in a 2–1 Campeonato Paulista away win against Ponte Preta.{{cite web|url=https://esporte.uol.com.br/futebol/campeonatos/paulista/ultimas-noticias/2018/01/25/sasha-e-nova-joia-do-santos-viram-o-jogo-e-dao-vitoria-contra-a-ponte.htm|title=Sasha e 'nova promessa' do Santos viram o jogo e dão vitória contra a Ponte|trans-title=Sasha and "new prospect" of Santos complete comeback and give victory against Ponte|publisher=UOL Esporte|language=pt|date=25 January 2018|access-date=26 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416101441/https://esporte.uol.com.br/futebol/campeonatos/paulista/ultimas-noticias/2018/01/25/sasha-e-nova-joia-do-santos-viram-o-jogo-e-dao-vitoria-contra-a-ponte.htm|archive-date=16 April 2019|url-status=live}}

Rodrygo made his Copa Libertadores debut on 1 March 2018, replacing Eduardo Sasha in a 2–0 away loss against Real Garcilaso; aged 17 years and 50 days, he became the youngest player of Santos to appear in the competition.{{cite web|url=https://www.gazetaesportiva.com/times/santos/rodrygo-e-o-mais-novo-jogar-libertadores-na-historia-do-santos/|title=Rodrygo é o mais novo a jogar Libertadores na história do Santos|trans-title=Rodrygo is the newest to play Libertadores in Santos' history|publisher=Gazeta Esportiva|language=pt|date=1 March 2018|access-date=1 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416101443/https://www.gazetaesportiva.com/times/santos/rodrygo-e-o-mais-novo-jogar-libertadores-na-historia-do-santos/|archive-date=16 April 2019|url-status=live}} Fifteen days later he scored his first goal in the tournament, netting his team's second through an individual effort in a 3–1 win against Nacional at the Pacaembu Stadium; at the age of 17 years, two months and six days, he became the youngest Brazilian to score in the competition{{cite web|url=https://globoesporte.globo.com/sp/santos-e-regiao/futebol/times/santos/noticia/em-post-sobre-rodrygo-santos-exalta-sua-tradicao-em-revelar-jovens-talentos.ghtml|title=Em post sobre Rodrygo, Santos exalta sua tradição em revelar jovens talentos|trans-title=In post about Rodrygo, Santos lift up their tradition of uncover young talents|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|date=16 March 2018|access-date=16 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208144606/https://globoesporte.globo.com/sp/santos-e-regiao/futebol/times/santos/noticia/em-post-sobre-rodrygo-santos-exalta-sua-tradicao-em-revelar-jovens-talentos.ghtml|archive-date=8 December 2019|url-status=live}} before his record was broken by fellow Santos youth graduates Kaiky and Ângelo.{{cite web|url=https://globoesporte.globo.com/sp/santos-e-regiao/futebol/times/santos/noticia/noticias-santos-angelo-mais-novo-gol-libertadores.ghtml|title=Ângelo, do Santos, faz história e se torna jogador mais novo a fazer um gol na Libertadores|trans-title=Ângelo, from Santos, makes history and becomes the youngest to score a goal in the Libertadores|publisher=GloboEsporte.com|language=pt-BR|date=6 April 2021|accessdate=7 April 2021}}

Rodrygo scored his first goal in the main category of Brazilian football on 14 April 2018, netting the last in a 2–0 home win against Ceará.{{cite web |url= https://globoesporte.globo.com/sp/santos-e-regiao/futebol/brasileirao-serie-a/jogo/14-04-2018/santos-ceara.ghtml |title= Santos bate Ceará e volta a vencer em estreia de Brasileirão depois de 13 anos |trans-title= Santos defeat Ceará and is back to winning in debut after 13 years |publisher= Globo Esporte |language= pt |date= 14 April 2018 |access-date= 15 April 2018 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180416013035/https://globoesporte.globo.com/sp/santos-e-regiao/futebol/brasileirao-serie-a/jogo/14-04-2018/santos-ceara.ghtml |archive-date= 16 April 2018 |url-status= live }} On 3 June, he scored a hat-trick and also assisted Gabriel's last goal in a 5–2 home routing of Vitória.{{cite web|url=https://esporte.uol.com.br/futebol/campeonatos/brasileiro/serie-a/ultimas-noticias/2018/06/03/santos-x-vitoria.htm|title=Com show de Rodrygo, Santos goleia o Vitória na Vila e dá fôlego a Jair|trans-title=With a show from Rodrygo, Santos thrash Vitória at the Vila and give air to Jair|publisher=UOL Esporte|language=pt|date=3 June 2018|access-date=4 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612144046/https://esporte.uol.com.br/futebol/campeonatos/brasileiro/serie-a/ultimas-noticias/2018/06/03/santos-x-vitoria.htm|archive-date=12 June 2018|url-status=live}}

On 26 July 2018, Rodrygo changed his jersey number from 43 to 9 (a number he already wore during the Libertadores).{{cite web|url=https://www.gazetaesportiva.com/times/santos/rodrygo-recebe-surpresa-e-e-oficialmente-o-novo-camisa-9-do-santos/|title=Rodrygo recebe surpresa e é, oficialmente, o novo camisa 9 do Santos|trans-title=Rodrygo receives surprise and is, officially, the new number 9 of Santos|publisher=Gazeta Esportiva|language=pt|date=26 July 2018|access-date=26 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208144524/https://www.gazetaesportiva.com/times/santos/rodrygo-recebe-surpresa-e-e-oficialmente-o-novo-camisa-9-do-santos/|archive-date=8 December 2019|url-status=live}} For the 2019 campaign, he again switched numbers, now to jersey 11, previously worn by fellow youth graduate Neymar.{{cite web|url=https://esporte.uol.com.br/futebol/campeonatos/copa-sul-americana/ultimas-noticias/2019/02/12/lista-da-sul-americana-revela-que-rodrygo-abandona-camisa-9-e-assume-a-11.htm|title=Lista da Sul-Americana revela que Rodrygo abandona camisa 9 e assume a 11|trans-title=Sudamericana list reveals that Rodrygo leaves number 9 and takes 11|publisher=UOL Esporte|language=pt-BR|date=12 February 2019|access-date=19 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190717140953/https://esporte.uol.com.br/futebol/campeonatos/copa-sul-americana/ultimas-noticias/2019/02/12/lista-da-sul-americana-revela-que-rodrygo-abandona-camisa-9-e-assume-a-11.htm|archive-date=17 July 2019|url-status=live}}

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On 15 June 2018, Real Madrid reached an agreement with Santos for the transfer of Rodrygo, with the player joining Los Blancos in June 2019 and signing until 2025.{{cite web|url=https://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2018/06/official-announcement-rodrygo-goes|title=Official Announcement: Rodrygo Goes|publisher=Real Madrid C.F.|date=15 June 2018|access-date=15 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328101649/https://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2018/06/official-announcement-rodrygo-goes|archive-date=28 March 2019|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.santosfc.com.br/nota-oficial-3/|title=Nota oficial|trans-title=Official announcement|publisher=Santos FC|language=pt|date=15 June 2018|access-date=15 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180709164515/https://www.santosfc.com.br/nota-oficial-3/|archive-date=9 July 2018|url-status=live}} The rumoured fee was of €45 million,{{Cite web |date=2018-06-15 |title=Real Madrid transfer news: €45 million deal agreed for Santos wonderkid Rodrygo |url=https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/real-madrid-agree-45m-deal-for-santos-wonderkid-rodrygo/1q0uvjdo7i5yr1cw4frmubp3i4 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191107122304/https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/real-madrid-agree-45m-deal-for-santos-wonderkid-rodrygo/1q0uvjdo7i5yr1cw4frmubp3i4 |archive-date=7 November 2019 |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=www.goal.com |language=en-NG}} with Santos receiving €40 million as the club owned 80% of his rights with the rest owned by Rodrygo's agents.{{cite web|url=https://www.sport-english.com/en/news/real-madrid/santos-striker-rodrygo-signs-for-real-madrid-until-2025-6878340|title=Santos striker Rodrygo signs for Real Madrid until 2025|work=Sport|date=15 June 2018|access-date=15 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180615163236/https://www.sport-english.com/en/news/real-madrid/santos-striker-rodrygo-signs-for-real-madrid-until-2025-6878340|archive-date=15 June 2018|url-status=live}}

On 25 September 2019, Rodrygo made his first team debut and scored his first league goal against Osasuna within a mere minute.{{Cite web |date=2019-09-25 |title=Rodrygo becomes Real Madrid's first 21st century scorer |url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2019/09/25/5d8be1efca474112558b45a4.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191001200012/https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2019/09/25/5d8be1efca474112558b45a4.html |archive-date=1 October 2019 |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=MARCA in English |language=en}} He scored his first hat-trick, and gave an assist for the club on 6 November, aged 18 years and 301 days old, against Galatasaray in a 6–0 win in the 2019–20 UEFA Champions League season.{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/rodrygo-makes-champions-league-history-with-quickfire-madrid/s41v7oj8qzl1pv50ot9f40bt|title=Rodrygo makes Champions League history with quickfire Real Madrid double|website=Goal.com|date=6 November 2019|access-date=6 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191106222217/https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/rodrygo-makes-champions-league-history-with-quickfire-madrid/s41v7oj8qzl1pv50ot9f40bt|archive-date=6 November 2019|url-status=live}} The second youngest ever to score a hat-trick in the competition, he is also the first player born in the 21st century to score in the tournament.{{cite web|url=https://en.as.com/en/2019/11/06/football/1573071750_168543.html|title=Rodrygo scores perfect hat-trick in Real Madrid UCL rout|website=as.com|date=6 November 2019|access-date=6 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191110132213/https://en.as.com/en/2019/11/06/football/1573071750_168543.html|archive-date=10 November 2019|url-status=live}} In his first season, he managed to make 19 appearances, while scoring two goals during the league season, as Real Madrid won the 2019–20 La Liga.{{cite web|url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2020/07/17/5f10db2146163f3c2c8b45d7.html|title=Real Madrid win the longest LaLiga Santander season|date=17 July 2020|access-date=17 July 2020|website=Marca|location=Spain}} On 3 November 2020, Rodrygo scored the winning goal in a 3–2 victory over Inter Milan in the 2020–21 UEFA Champions League.{{cite web |last=Begley |first=Emlyn |date=3 November 2020 |title=Real Madrid 3–2 Inter Milan |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/54784152 |website=BBC Sport}}

On 12 April 2022, after coming on as a substitute in the second leg of the 2021–22 UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie against Chelsea, he scored with a volleyed finish to send the game into extra-time, in which Karim Benzema scored the winner from a header, allowing Real Madrid to progress into the semi-finals.{{cite web |last=Johnston |first=Neil |date=12 April 2022 |title=Real Madrid 3–2 Chelsea |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/61067661 |website=BBC Sport}} On 30 April, Rodrygo helped Real clinch their 35th La Liga title after scoring twice in a 4–0 win against Espanyol at the Bernabéu.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/61284264 |title=Real Madrid 4–0 Espanyol |website=BBC Sport |date=30 April 2022 }} On 4 May, while trailing 0–1 (3–5 on aggregate) in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final tie against Manchester City, he scored two goals between the 90th and 91st minutes to level the tie and send the game into extra-time. Benzema scored a penalty to win the game 3–1, allowing Real Madrid to progress into the final against Liverpool with an aggregate score of 6–5 and eventually win the tournament.{{Cite news |last=Hytner |first=David |date=2022-05-04 |title=Real Madrid in final after Rodrygo and Karim Benzema stun Manchester City |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/may/04/real-madrid-manchester-city-champions-league-semi-final-second-leg-match-report |access-date=2025-05-11 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}{{cite web |url=https://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2022/06/03/la-decimocuarta/amp|title=La Decimocuarta! |website=Real Madrid C.F. – Web Oficial|date=7 June 2022 }} Following the turnaround win against City and other recent last-minute winning contributions, Rodrygo’s impact on the team was praised despite his young age and he quickly turned into a cult hero at Madrid.{{Cite web |last=Law |first=Joshua |date=2022-05-05 |title=Rodrygo is the silent assassin who drips with Madrid's terrible purpose |url=https://www.planetfootball.com/trending/rodrygo-real-madrid-champions-league-man-city-goals-semi-final-assassin |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=Planet Football |language=en}}

On 18 April 2023, he scored a brace in a 2–0 away victory over Chelsea in the 2022–23 UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg, which secured his team's qualification to the semi-finals by winning 4–0 on aggregate.{{cite web |last=Wright |first=Nick |url=https://www.skysports.com/football/chelsea-vs-real-madrid/report/481694 |title=Chelsea 0–2 Real Madrid (agg 0–4): Rodrygo scores twice as Blues outclassed by holders in Champions League quarter-final |publisher=Sky Sports |date=18 April 2023 }} On 6 May, he scored two goals for Real Madrid in a 2–1 win over Osasuna in the 2023 Copa del Rey final, to be their 20th title in that competition.{{Cite web |date=2023-05-06 |title=Rodrygo stars as Real Madrid win the Copa del Rey against spirited Osasuna |url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/copa-rey/cronica/2023/05/07/6456ce98ca4741bb6c8b45d5.html |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=MARCA |language=en}}

On 2 November 2023, Real Madrid announced that Rodrygo's contract had been extended, with a new expiration date of 30 June 2028.{{Cite web |date=2 November 2023 |title=Official Announcement: Rodrygo signs extension until 2028 |url=https://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2023/11/02/official-announcement-rodrygo-signs-extension-until-2028 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231126070705/https://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2023/11/02/official-announcement-rodrygo-signs-extension-until-2028 |archive-date=26 November 2023 |access-date=2 November 2023 |website= |publisher=Real Madrid CF |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2 November 2023 |title=Rodrygo renews his Real Madrid contract until 2028 |url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2023/11/02/6543a55b268e3edf218b459b.html |access-date=2 November 2023 |website= |publisher=MARCA |language=en}}

On 30 March 2017, Rodrygo was called up to Brazil under-17s for the year's Montaigu Tournament.{{cite web|url=https://selecao.cbf.com.br/noticias/selecao-base-masculina/selecao-sub-17-convocada-para-torneio-de-montaigu|title=Seleção Sub-17 convocada para Torneio de Montaigu|trans-title=Under-17 national team called up for the Montaigu Tournament|publisher=CBF|language=pt|date=30 March 2017|access-date=2 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180326141447/https://selecao.cbf.com.br/noticias/selecao-base-masculina/selecao-sub-17-convocada-para-torneio-de-montaigu#.WfqSpVtSzDc|archive-date=26 March 2018|url-status=live}} He made his debut in the championship by scoring his side's only goal in a 2–1 loss against Denmark, and netted two more against Cameroon and United States.{{cite web|url=http://www.lance.com.br/santos/oito-gols-quatro-jogos-quarteto-peixe-destaca-selecao-sub.html|title=Oito gols em quatro jogos: quarteto do Peixe se destaca na Seleção sub-17|trans-title=Eight goals in four matches: Peixe's quartet is a spotlight at Seleção under-17|publisher=Lance!|language=pt|date=17 April 2017|access-date=2 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208145501/https://www.lance.com.br/santos/oito-gols-quatro-jogos-quarteto-peixe-destaca-selecao-sub.html|archive-date=8 December 2019|url-status=live}}

On 7 March 2018, Rodrygo and Santos teammate Yuri Alberto were called up to the under-20s,{{cite web|url=https://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/selecao-brasileira/noticia/rodrygo-e-yuri-alberto-do-santos-substituem-joias-do-flamengo-na-selecao-sub-20.ghtml|title=Rodrygo e Yuri Alberto, do Santos, substituem joias do Flamengo na seleção sub-20|trans-title=Rodrygo and Yuri Alberto, from Santos, replace Flamengo's pearls in the national under-20 team|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|date=7 March 2018|access-date=11 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191107044044/https://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/selecao-brasileira/noticia/rodrygo-e-yuri-alberto-do-santos-substituem-joias-do-flamengo-na-selecao-sub-20.ghtml|archive-date=7 November 2019|url-status=live}} but both were cut from the squad six days later after a request from his club's president.{{cite web|url=http://www.lance.com.br/santos/apos-ida-peres-rio-cbf-libera-rodrygo-yuri-alberto-selecao.html|title=Após ida de Peres ao Rio, CBF libera Rodrygo e Yuri Alberto da seleção|trans-title=After Peres' trip to Rio, CBF release Rodrygo and Yuri Alberto from the national team|publisher=Lance!|language=pt|date=13 March 2018|access-date=11 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191107044047/https://www.lance.com.br/santos/apos-ida-peres-rio-cbf-libera-rodrygo-yuri-alberto-selecao.html|archive-date=7 November 2019|url-status=live}}

In November 2019, Rodrygo was called up for the first time to the Brazil senior team, for the Superclásico de las Américas against rivals Argentina in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.{{cite news |last1=Munday |first1=Billy |title=Rodrygo gears up for his Brazil bow against Argentina |url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2019/11/11/5dc9c70d268e3e4e3e8b4647.html |access-date=15 November 2019 |work=Marca|location=Spain |date=11 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191115234104/https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2019/11/11/5dc9c70d268e3e4e3e8b4647.html |archive-date=15 November 2019 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Mățel |first=Alexandru |date=2023-05-10 |title=Nhà cái uy tín |url=https://buy-lasix.us.com/ |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=buy-lasix.us.com}} In the 1–0 loss on 15 November, he replaced Willian for the final 20 minutes.{{cite news |last1=Train |first1=Rob |title=Real Madrid: Rodrygo makes full debut for Brazil against Argentina |url=https://en.as.com/en/2019/11/15/football/1573844470_031298.html |access-date=15 November 2019 |work=Diario AS |date=15 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191129010722/https://en.as.com/en/2019/11/15/football/1573844470_031298.html |archive-date=29 November 2019 |url-status=live }}

On 7 November 2022, Rodrygo was named in the squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.{{cite web|title=Seleção Brasileira está convocada para a Copa do Mundo FIFA Qatar 2022|url=https://www.cbf.com.br/selecao-brasileira/noticias/selecao-masculina/selecao-brasileira-esta-convocada-para-a-copa-do-mundo-fifa-qatar-2022|publisher=CBF|access-date=7 November 2022|date=7 November 2022|language=pt}} On 9 December, Brazil faced Croatia in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. With the match ending in a 1–1 draw after extra time, the tie would be decided on penalties. Rodrygo took Brazil's first penalty, but his kick was saved by Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livaković. Brazil were eliminated after Marquinhos' shot hit the post.{{cite web |last=Hafez |first=Shamoon |title=World Cup 2022: Croatia 1-1 Brazil (4-2 pens): Tite's men knocked out |url= https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63830320.amp |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=26 February 2025|date=9 December 2022|language=pt}}

In May 2024, Rodrygo was selected for Brazil’s squad for the Copa América, further cementing his role as one of the team’s key attacking players. During the tournament, he played a pivotal role in Brazil’s campaign, showcasing his versatility by contributing both as a starter and an impactful substitute. His performances emphasized his growing importance to the national team setup, reflecting his maturity and adaptability on the international stage.{{Cite web |url=https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/brazil-copa-america-2024-squad-dorival-junior/blt3c3e8b96dd3771ab |title=Brazil Copa America 2024 Squad: Dorival Junior's Selections |website=Goal |access-date=2024-12-11}}

Considered to be a talented and highly promising young player in the media, Rodrygo's playing style has been likened to that of compatriot and Real Madrid team-mate Vinícius Júnior, due to their pace, technical skill, and similar direct style in attack. Although he does not possess significant physical strength or athleticism, due to his diminutive stature, Rodrygo's low centre of gravity, combined with his dribbling skills and resulting agility, allow him to change direction quickly when in possession of the ball, and beat opponents in one on one situations. He has also been noted for his decision-making, offensive positioning, finishing, link-up play, and creativity, which allows him to hold-up the ball and create space or chances for his teammates, in addition to scoring goals himself. He has also been praised by pundits for his work-rate and willingness to press opponents. While he normally plays as a right-winger, he is a versatile player, who has been used in several other positions, including on the left, and was also used in a free role as a right-sided forward or striker in a 4–3–1–2 formation during the 2023–24 season by manager Carlo Ancelotti; in this position, although he operated in more central areas at times, he was still given the freedom to move out wide to overload the flanks, or switch positions and link-up with Vinícius on the other side of the pitch. Although he is naturally right-footed, Rodrygo does not normally play as an inverted winger on the opposite flank, in contrast to many other wingers of his era.{{Cite web |date=11 November 2022 |title=The 25 best right wingers in world football – ranked |url=https://www.90min.com/posts/the-25-best-right-wingers-in-world-football-ranked |access-date=9 April 2024 |website=90min.com |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |last1=McCambridge |first1=Ed |last2=Hancock |first2=Tom |date=14 April 2023 |title=Ranked! The 10 best right-wingers in the world right now |url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/ranked-the-best-right-wingers-in-the-world-right-now |access-date=16 April 2024 |website= |publisher=FourFourTwo |language=en}}{{cite news |url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/opinion/2019/10/23/5db01c3de2704ee7498b4598.html |title=Rodrygo and Vinicius, so similar yet so different |work=MARCA |date=23 October 2019 |access-date=2 June 2024 }}{{cite web |url=https://breakingthelines.com/data-analysis/rodrygo-what-makes-him-one-of-the-hottest-prospects-in-world-football/ |title=Rodrygo: What Makes Him One of the Hottest Prospects in World Football? |publisher=Breaking The Lines |date=16 May 2023 |access-date=2 June 2024 }}{{cite web |url=https://www.realmadrid.com/en-US/news/football/first-team/latest-news/nacho-vini-jr-and-rodrygo-are-pure-magic |title=Nacho: 'Vini Jr. and Rodrygo are pure magic' |publisher=Real Madrid CF |language=es |date=11 November 2023 |access-date=2 June 2024 }}{{Cite web |date=2023-10-15 |title=Rodrygo sends message to Ancelotti: I don't like playing as a No.9 but I have to at Real Madrid |url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2023/10/15/652bf568268e3ef3768b4577.html |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=MARCA |language=en}}{{cite news |url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/13144511/carlo-ancelotti-s-real-madrid-success-is-triumph-of-man-management-but-a-tactical-idea-too-in-his-own-way |title=Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid success is triumph of man-management but a tactical idea, too, in its own way |work=Sky Sports |last1=Bate |first1=Adam |language=en |date=29 May 2024 |access-date=30 May 2024 }}{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/38234460/vinicius-junior-frustration-dilemma-real-madrid |title=Vinicius Júnior's frustration at his new role another dilemma for Real Madrid |work=ESPN.com |date=22 August 2023 |access-date=2 June 2024 }}{{cite news |title=Five Brazilian football experts explain what makes Rodrygo so special |url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2019/04/20/5cba0fc2ca474129128b45d5.html |access-date=4 June 2024 |work=MARCA in English |date=20 April 2019 |language=en}}

Rodrygo’s versatility has been a crucial asset for Real Madrid, allowing him to adapt to various attacking roles. Under Carlo Ancelotti, he has been deployed as a winger, second striker, and even in central attacking roles, showcasing his ability to fill multiple tactical needs. In a 2024 interview, Rodrygo acknowledged this adaptability, stating: "Often, I’m just filling blank spaces... but I’m a team player." Despite these contributions, he expressed frustration at being left off the 2024 Ballon d'Or shortlist, commenting: "I think I deserved it... but I’m not the one who decides these things."{{Cite web |last=Navarrete |first=Lucas |date=2024-09-09 |title=Rodrygo talks about his role: "Someone’s missing? Just put Rodrygo there" |url=https://www.managingmadrid.com/2024/9/9/24239675/rodrygo-real-madrid-2024-role-quotes |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=Managing Madrid |language=en}}

Rodrygo and Brazilian beautician Pamella Cristina Costa welcomed twin sons in February 2022.{{cite web|url=http://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrids-rodrygo-surprises-fans-with-images-of-his-twin-sons-n/|title=Real Madrid's Rodrygo surprises fans with images of his twin sons|publisher=Diario AS|date=23 December 2022|access-date=23 December 2022}}

His father, Eric, is a former professional footballer who played as a right-back in several tiers of Brazilian football, the highest of which being the Série B.{{cite web|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/ce/futebol/times/ceara/noticia/2013/02/filho-de-eric-se-destaca-na-base-do-santos-e-e-chamado-de-neymarzinho.html|title=Filho de Eric se destaca na base do Santos e é chamado de Neymarzinho|trans-title=Eric's son is a spotlight at Santos' youth setup and is called 'Little Neymar'|publisher=Globo Esporte|language=pt|date=27 February 2013|access-date=2 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191107044048/http://globoesporte.globo.com/ce/futebol/times/ceara/noticia/2013/02/filho-de-eric-se-destaca-na-base-do-santos-e-e-chamado-de-neymarzinho.html|archive-date=7 November 2019|url-status=live}}

Rodrygo is a Christian.{{Cite web |date=25 December 2023 |title=Rodrygo Goes Spreads Festive Joy and Reflects on Meaningful Christmas |url=https://www.inkl.com/news/rodrygo-goes-spreads-festive-joy-and-reflects-on-meaningful-christmas |access-date=29 December 2023 |website=inkl |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Rodrygo Goes Official Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/C1QkrhosAdf/?hl=en&img_index=1 |access-date=29 December 2023 |website=www.instagram.com}}

In February 2024, Rodrygo partnered with the Juegaterapia Foundation and artist Titocustoms to launch a fundraising campaign against childhood cancer. The initiative, part of the "Everything is going to be fine" campaign, involved auctioning personalized items—including Nike sneakers, a jacket, a ball, and a painting—to support affected children. Reflecting on his involvement, Rodrygo stated, "Football is a tool that allows us not only to amplify the values of sport, but also to offer an opportunity to those people who need support."{{Cite web |title=Rodrygo launches a new campaign to raise funds against childhood cancer |url=https://www.madridistanews.com/en/news/detail/rodrygo-launches-a-new-campaign-to-raise-funds-against-childhood-cancer |access-date=2025-05-11 |website=Madridista |language=en}}

Rodrygo’s father had already made the prediction that he was going to be a footballer before he was even born. Rodrygo has one younger sister, Ana Julya, who was born in 2018.{{Cite web |url=https://www.essentiallysports.com/soccer-football-news-meet-rodrygos-footballer-father-mother-twin-kids-all-about-real-madrid-stars-family-life/ |title=Meet Rodrygo's Footballer Father, Mother, Twin Kids: All About Real Madrid Star's Family Life |website=Essentially Sports |date=June 2024 |access-date=2024-12-11}}

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Real Madrid

• La Liga: 2019–20,{{cite news|url=https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/news/real-madrid-win-2019-20-laliga-santander|title=Real Madrid win 2019/20 LaLiga Santander|date=16 July 2020|publisher=LaLiga|access-date=17 July 2020}} 2021–22,{{cite web |last=Westwood |first=James |date=30 April 2022 |title=Real Madrid clinch 35th La Liga title with four games to spare after victory over Espanyol |url=https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/real-madrid-35th-la-liga-title/bltb8dfbd27f32f5feb |access-date=30 April 2022 |website=Goal.com}} 2023–24{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c0x05j54l8wo|title=Real Madrid crowned champions after Barca's defeat at Girona|website=BBC Sport|date=4 May 2024|access-date=4 May 2024}}
• Copa del Rey: 2022–23{{cite web|title=Real Madrid 2–1 Osasuna: Rodrygo scores twice as Madrid win Copa del Rey |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/65500297|publisher=BBC|date=6 May 2023|access-date=6 May 2023}}
• Supercopa de España: 2020,{{cite web|url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/cronica/2020/01/12/5e1b882ce2704e6d7a8b4598.html|title=Real Madrid win the Supercopa from the spot|date=12 January 2020|access-date=12 January 2020|website=Marca|location=Spain|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200314093926/https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/cronica/2020/01/12/5e1b882ce2704e6d7a8b4598.html|archive-date=14 March 2020|url-status=live}} 2022,{{cite news|url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2022/01/16/61e481b0ca4741226d8b458c.html|title=Modric and Benzema fire Real Madrid to the Supercopa title |newspaper=Marca |first=Euan |last=Mctear |date=16 January 2022|access-date=16 January 2022}} 2024{{Cite web |date=14 January 2024 |title=El Real Madrid recupera su corona en la Supercopa (4–1) |trans-title=Real Madrid reclaims its crown in the Super Cup (4-1) |url=https://rfef.es/es/noticias/cronica-el-real-madrid-recupera-su-corona-en-la-supercopa-4-1 |access-date=15 January 2024 |website=Real Federación Española de Fútbol |language=es}}
• UEFA Champions League: 2021–22,{{cite news |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0275-15415a62aaf0-36d3e17d7404-1000/ |title=Champions League final: Vinícius Júnior scores only goal as Real Madrid deny Liverpool again |website=UEFA |publisher=Union of European Football Associations |date=28 May 2022 |access-date=28 May 2022}} 2023–24{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/40257014/champions-league-real-madrid-beat-dortmund-15th-title|title=Champions League: Real Madrid beat Dortmund for 15th title|publisher=espn.co.uk|date=1 June 2024|access-date=1 June 2024}}
• UEFA Super Cup: 2022,{{cite news |url=https://www.uefa.com/uefasupercup/news/0278-15d6268709ab-38bef8ec34df-1000--report-real-madrid-win-the-super-cup/ |title=Real Madrid 2–0 Eintracht Frankfurt: Five-star Madrid triumph in Helsinki |website=UEFA |publisher=Union of European Football Associations |date=10 August 2022 |access-date=11 August 2022}} 2024{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/c77ljv4e5z5t|title=Real Madrid 2–0 Atalanta|publisher=BBC Sport|first=Steven|last=Sutcliffe|date=14 August 2024|access-date=15 August 2024}}
• FIFA Club World Cup: 2022{{cite web |url=https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/articles/real-madrid-al-hilal-final-report-review-vinicius-junior-federico-valverde-club-world-cup-morocco-2022 |title=Vinicius and Valverde dazzle as five-star Madrid conquer |publisher=FIFA |date=11 February 2023 |access-date=11 February 2023}}
• FIFA Intercontinental Cup: 2024{{cite web|url= https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/c205nv1yr6pt|title=Real Madrid 3–0 Pachuca: Kylian Mbappé scores in intercontinentalscores in Intercontinental Cup final|date=18 December 2024|work=BBC Sport|accessdate=19 December 2024}}

Individual

• Campeonato Paulista Best Newcomer: 2018{{cite web|url=http://futebolpaulista.com.br/Noticias/Detalhe.aspx?Noticia=7158|title=Com domínio do Palmeiras, Seleção é premiada recheada de finalistas|trans-title=With prevalence of Palmeiras, Best XI is awarded full of finalists|publisher=Federação Paulista de Futebol|language=pt|date=9 April 2018|access-date=10 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612142958/http://futebolpaulista.com.br/Noticias/Detalhe.aspx?Noticia=7158|archive-date=12 June 2018|url-status=live}}
• Goal.com NxGN: 2020{{Cite web |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/rodrygo-oberdorf-win-nxgn-2020-worlds-best-teenager/1kujo5cpk2ehr17x4mfgp3ng90 |title=Rodrygo and Oberdorf win NxGn 2020 awards for world's best teenage talents |access-date=1 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200403221100/https://www.goal.com/en/news/rodrygo-oberdorf-win-nxgn-2020-worlds-best-teenager/1kujo5cpk2ehr17x4mfgp3ng90 |archive-date=3 April 2020 |url-status=live }}
• IFFHS Men's Youth (U20) World Team: 2020,{{cite web|url=https://www.iffhs.com/posts/1036&ved=2ahUKEwjYi-TBkNb0AhUIUWwGHecyBNkQFnoECAQQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1KsuRLOkdvcpMgQgM2DzGA |title=THE WORLD'S YOUTH MEN TEAM OF THE YEAR 2020 (U20) by IFFHS |publisher=IFFHS |date=3 April 2021 }} 2021{{cite web |title=IFFHS MEN'S YOUTH (U20) WORLD TEAM OF THE YEAR 2021 |url=https://www.iffhs.com/posts/1514 |website=iffhs.com |publisher=IFFHS |date=9 December 2021 |access-date=10 December 2021 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211209090816/https://www.iffhs.com/posts/1514 |archive-date=9 December 2021 }}
• La Liga U23 Player of the Month: November 2023{{cite news|url=https://www.laliga.com/en-ES/news/rodrygo-named-laliga-ea-sports-under-23-player-of-the-month-for-november|publisher=La Liga|date=29 November 2023|title= Rodrygo named LALIGA EA SPORTS Under-23 Player of the Month for November|access-date=29 November 2023}}

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