Rodrigo Moreno Machado

Soccer Player

Birthday March 6, 1991

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Brazil

Age 33 years old

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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.