Rodrigo Andrade da Silva

Diguinho
Personal information
Full name Rodrigo Andrade da Silva
Date of birth February 5, 1988 (1988-02-05) (age 24)
Place of birth Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 9 12 in)
Playing position Attacking midfielder
Club information
Current club Botafogo
Youth career
2007–2008 Flamengo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2009 Flamengo 0 (0)
2008 Canoas (loan) 0 (0)
2008 America (loan) 0 (0)
2010– Botafogo 1 (0)
2010 Atlético Goianiense (loan) 11 (0)
2011 Ceará (loan) 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of September 26, 2010.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of September 26, 2010

Rodrigo Andrade da Silva, commonly known as Diguinho (born February 5, 1988 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), is a Brazilian attacking midfielder. He currently plays for Botafogo.

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Career

Flamengo and America

Diguinho was revealed by the Flamengo and then loaned to America to gain experience. The club alvirrubro dispute the Campeonato Carioca Second Division player and soon received opportunities.

For show enough mobility and eye for goal, the attacking midfielder proved a highlight of the team throughout the season. Over time, Diguinho was loved by the American crowd, especially when on October 31, the player scored the only goal from a superb free kick on 33 minutes into the second half in a match against Olaria at Estádio do Maracanã secured the leadership for the team rubra.[1]

Botafogo

After calling attention to 14 goals during the tournament and the fine performance in winning the Campeonato Carioca Second Division, the attacking midfielder, who was ending his contract with Flamengo, eventually striking a deal with Botafogo for the 2010 season.[2]

Loan to Atlético Goianiense

In August he was on loan at Atlético Goianiense until the end of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A in 2010.

Loan to Ceará

On 14 June 2011, Diguinho moved to Ceará, signing a loan deal lasting until the end of the 2011 season.[3]

Career statistics

(Correct as of October 16, 2010)
Club Season State League Brazilian Série A Copa do Brasil Copa Libertadores Copa Sudamericana Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Flamengo 2009 - - - - - - - - - - 0 0
America (loan) 2009  ? ? - - - - - - - - ? ?
Botafogo 2010 5 1 1 0 - - - - - - 6 1
Atlético Goianiense (loan) 2010 - - 11 0 - - - - ? ? 11 0
Ceará (loan) 2011 - - 2 0 - - - - ? ? 2 0
Total ? ? 14 0 - - - - ? ? ? ?

Honours

Contract

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