| Date of Birth | January 9, 2001 |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Height | 174 cm |
| Weight | 64 kg |
Biography
Early Years and Career Beginnings
Rodrygo Silva de Goes was born on December 14, 1996, in Osasco (São Paulo state). He is a graduate of the Santos academy, which he joined in 2011 and initially played futsal. In 2017, he signed his first professional contract and soon made his debut in Série A. In 2018, he scored a hat-trick in the Brazilian championship and became the youngest Brazilian at that time to score in the Copa Libertadores.
Transfer to Real Madrid
In the summer of 2019, he joined Real Madrid for €45 million, signing a contract until 2025 (later extended until 2028). In his debut season, he scored in La Liga and became the second-youngest player in history to score a Champions League hat-trick, achieving it in a match against Galatasaray.
Historic Comeback and Trophies
In the 2021–22 season, he played a key role in the historic comeback against Manchester City in the Champions League semi-final, scoring two goals in two minutes at the end of the match and sending the game into extra time. That same season, he helped the club secure a “double” (La Liga + Champions League).
Subsequent Success
In 2023, he scored two goals in the Copa del Rey final against Osasuna. During the 2023–24 season, he continued to be an important player in Carlo Ancelotti’s team, contributing to another championship season and a Champions League victory.
Brazil National Team
He made his debut for the Brazil national team in 2019. He participated in the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2024 Copa América.
Personal Life
Faith and Family
Rodrygo is a Christian and openly speaks about his faith. His father, Eric, is a former professional footballer who played as a right-back in Brazil. He predicted his son’s football career from an early age.
Children and Relatives
In February 2022, Rodrygo and his partner, Pamella Cristina Costa, became parents of twins. He also has a younger sister, Ana Julia, born in 2018.
Charity Work
In 2024, Rodrygo participated in a charity initiative against childhood cancer, collaborating with the Juegaterapia foundation and the artist Titocustoms. As part of the campaign, he auctioned personalized items to raise funds.
Interesting Facts
- As a child, he actively played futsal and traveled with Santos, participating in international futsal projects.
- He became the first footballer born in the 21st century to score a goal in the Champions League.
- At 18, he scored a Champions League hat-trick and became the second-youngest player in the tournament’s history to achieve this milestone.
- In 2022, his late brace in the Champions League semi-final against Manchester City became a turning point of the tournament.
- In 2024, he openly expressed disappointment at not being included in the Ballon d’Or shortlist.
- Although he is right-footed, he more often operates on the right wing without the classic inversion into the center, which distinguishes him from many modern wingers.
