Rodrigo Moreno Machado
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About
Spanish striker best known for winning several championships with Benfica, including Primeira Liga and Taca da Liga titles in 2014. He was a key component in the Spanish squad which was named the UEFA Euro Under-21 Team of the Tournament in 2013. In 2015, he began playing for Valencia.
Before Fame
He moved to Spain from Rio de Janeiro as a teenager, where he honed his skills playing for Celta de Vigo.
Trivia
He was voted Man of the Match after a 2-0 victory against Rio Ave F.C. which clinched Benefica's fifth title in seven years in the Portuguese League Cup.
Family Life
His cousins, Rafinha and Thiago Alcantara, have also played for Spain at the international level.
Associated With
He has been teammates with Andre Gomes at Benfica.
