Rodrigão scouting report: how a free-agent centre-back became an attacking weapon
| Mevki | Centre-Back |
|---|---|
| Kulüp | Crvena Zvezda |
| Uyruk | Brazil |
| Yaş | 30 |
| Doğum | 11.09.1995 |
| Boy | 1.91 m |
| Ayak | Right |
| Piyasa Değeri | €2.50m |
| Sözleşme | 30.06.2027 |
| Rol | Attack-Contributing Centre-Back |
Overview
Rodrigo de Souza Prado — Rodrigão — born 11 September 1995 in Brasília, terminated his Zenit contract by mutual consent in February 2025 and joined Zvezda free on a two-year deal.
His 2025-26 numbers are strong: 22 league games, 3 goals, 1 assist, 1,703 minutes, a 7.44 FotMob average. The percentiles sharpen the profile: 94th in touches, 86th in shot attempts, 95th in chance creation — the top of the attacking-contribution scale among Superliga centre-backs.
Career map: Atlético Mineiro, Gil Vicente, Sochi (2021-22 RPL Defender of the Season), Zenit (2 titles). No Brazil caps.
Career and 2025-26
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-2019 | Atlético Mineiro | 3 league apps |
| 2019-2021 | Gil Vicente | 47 apps, 3 goals |
| 2021-2022 | Sochi | RPL Defender of the Season |
| 2022-2025 | Zenit | 40 apps; 2 RPL titles |
| 2025- | Crvena Zvezda | Free, 2 years; the double |
| İstatistik | Değer | Persentil |
|---|---|---|
| League apps | 22 | — |
| Goals | 3 | — |
| Assists | 1 | — |
| Minutes | 1703 | — |
| Match rating | 7.44 | 78 |
| Chance-creation percentile | 95 | 95 |
Four goal contributions from a centre-back plus a 95th-percentile creation line combine set pieces and forward passing. Defensive-phase metrics (duels, aerials) are not broken out — that is the file’s blind spot.
Style and Assessment
| Strengths | Development Areas |
|---|---|
| Top attacking contribution among centre-backs (95th pct) | Current defensive metrics not separable |
| Award-backed RPL defensive history | 30 — resale window closing |
| Arrived free — fully amortised | No international perspective |
Fit and Cost
| Scenario | Band | Read |
|---|---|---|
| Low | €1m | In the final contract year |
| Realistic | €1.5-2.5m | Current form band |
A direct fit for possession teams building from the back. A sensible target for mid-budget clubs seeking a short-term ready solution.
Verdict
The attacking-contribution data is exceptional; without independent measurement of the defensive phase, a centre-back file stays incomplete.
If live scouting confirms wide-area defending and aerial command, a ready solution at €1.5-2.5m.
FAQ
Who is Rodrigão?
A Brazilian centre-back born 11 September 1995; left Zenit in February 2025 and joined Zvezda free.
His goals this season?
3 goals and 1 assist in 22 league games, at a 7.44 average.
What did he win in Russia?
RPL Defender of the Season at Sochi (2021-22); two titles with Zenit.
When does his contract expire?
30 June 2027.
Sources
GEGEN SCORE blends technical (20%), tactical (20%), mental (20%), physical (15%), potential (15%) and risk (10%, inverse-weighted) components into one editorial rating; it is a comparison tool, not a transfer decision by itself. Bio data verified against independent open sources. Last updated: 27 July 2026.
