Rodrigo Moreno Machado, known simply as Rodrigo, is a Brazilian-born Spanish professional footballer who plays as a winger or striker for Premier League club Leeds United and the Spain national team.
Rodrigo started his career with Real Madrid, appearing solely for its reserve teams. In 2010 he signed with Benfica with whom he won four titles, most notably the domestic treble in the 2013–14 season. He then spent six years at Valencia, scoring 59 goals in 220 games and winning the Copa del Rey in 2019. In August 2020, Rodrigo signed for Leeds United ahead of their Premier League return.
Born in Brazil, Rodrigo represented Spain at youth level, and in 2013 he won the European Championship with the under-21 team. The following year, he earned his first cap for the senior side, appearing for them at the 2018 World Cup. |
