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'''Rodrigo Pereira Possebon''' (born 13 February 1989) is an Italian [[association football|footballer]] who last played as a [[midfielder]] for [[V.League 1]] side [[Hồ Chí Minh City F.C.|Hồ Chí Minh City]].
'''Rodrigo Pereira Possebon''' (born 13 February 1989) is a former professional [[association football|footballer]] who last played as a [[midfielder]].


A [[Midfielder#Box-to-box midfielder|box-to-box midfielder]], as a youth, he played for [[Sport Club Internacional|Internacional]] in Brazil. He was spotted and signed by [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] in 2008. After two unsuccessful years with Manchester United which saw him only making 3 league appearances, he went on loan to [[S.C. Braga|Braga]] of Portugal for the first half of the 2009–10 season. He has since joined various clubs before joining Hồ Chí Minh City in 2018. Due to his ancestry, he was chosen to play for the [[Italy national under-20 football team|Italy under-20]]s, playing one match for them in 2009.
A [[Midfielder#Box-to-box midfielder|box-to-box midfielder]], as a youth, he played for [[Sport Club Internacional|Internacional]] in Brazil. He was spotted and signed by [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] in 2008. After two unsuccessful years with Manchester United which saw him only making 3 league appearances, he went on loan to [[S.C. Braga|Braga]] of Portugal for the first half of the 2009–10 season. He has since joined various clubs before joining Hồ Chí Minh City in 2018. Due to his ancestry, he was chosen to play for the [[Italy national under-20 football team|Italy under-20]]s, playing one match for them in 2009.


==Career==
==Career==

===Club career===
===Club career===

====Early career====
====Early career====
Born in [[Sapucaia do Sul]], Rio Grande do Sul, Possebon began his football career playing for [[Sport Club Internacional|Internacional]] in a defensive midfield role. Possebon was spotted by [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]]'s Brazil-based scout, John Calvert-Toulmin, while following up the club's interest in twin full backs, [[Fábio Pereira da Silva|Fábio]] and [[Rafael Pereira da Silva (footballer born 1990)|Rafael da Silva]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Stuart |last=Mathieson |title=Reds rock to Samba beat |url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/manchester_united/s/1065020_reds_rock_to_samba_beat |work=Manchester Evening News |publisher=M.E.N. media |date=2 September 2008 |accessdate=13 November 2008 }}</ref>
Born in [[Sapucaia do Sul]], Rio Grande do Sul, Possebon began his football career playing for [[Sport Club Internacional|Internacional]] in a defensive midfield role. Possebon was spotted by [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]]'s Brazil-based scout, John Calvert-Toulmin, while following up the club's interest in twin full backs, [[Fabio (footballer, born 1990)|Fabio]] and [[Rafael Pereira da Silva (footballer born 1990)|Rafael da Silva]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Stuart |last=Mathieson |title=Reds rock to Samba beat |url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/manchester_united/s/1065020_reds_rock_to_samba_beat |work=Manchester Evening News |publisher=M.E.N. media |date=2 September 2008 |access-date=13 November 2008 }}</ref>


====Manchester United====
====Manchester United====
Manchester United signed Possebon in January 2008, and since his father is of Italian descent, Possebon qualified for an Italian passport, and so was not subject to [[European Union]] legislation regarding non-Europeans working in Europe.<ref name="high_hopes">{{cite news |first=Gemma |last=Thompson |title=High hopes for Possebon |url=http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=530597 |publisher=ManUtd.com |date=7 February 2008 |accessdate=7 February 2008 }}</ref> Possebon was allocated the number 34 shirt, which was vacated by [[Ryan Shawcross]], for the remainder of the [[Premier League 2007–08|2007–08 Premier League season]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Possebon given squad number |url=http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=529733 |date=6 February 2008 |accessdate=6 February 2008 |publisher=ManUtd.com }}</ref> He made his professional debut for the club as a substitute, coming on for [[Ryan Giggs]] during the second half of the 1–1 draw with [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]] on 17 August.<ref>{{cite news |title=Man Utd 1–1 Newcastle |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7551173.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=17 August 2008 |accessdate=17 August 2008 }}</ref>
Manchester United signed Possebon in January 2008, and since his father is of Italian descent, Possebon qualified for an Italian passport, and so was not subject to [[European Union]] legislation regarding non-Europeans working in Europe.<ref name="high_hopes">{{cite news |first=Gemma |last=Thompson |title=High hopes for Possebon |url=http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=530597 |publisher=ManUtd.com |date=7 February 2008 |access-date=7 February 2008 }}</ref> Possebon was allocated the number 34 shirt, which was vacated by [[Ryan Shawcross]], for the remainder of the [[Premier League 2007–08|2007–08 Premier League season]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Possebon given squad number |url=http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=529733 |date=6 February 2008 |access-date=6 February 2008 |publisher=ManUtd.com }}</ref> He made his professional debut for the club as a substitute, coming on for [[Ryan Giggs]] during the second half of the 1–1 draw with [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]] on 17 August.<ref>{{cite news |title=Man Utd 1–1 Newcastle |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7551173.stm |website=BBC Sport |date=17 August 2008 |access-date=17 August 2008 }}</ref>


On 23 September 2008, during a [[Football League Cup]] match, he was injured in a challenge by [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] captain [[Emanuel Pogatetz]], for which the [[Austria]]n player received a straight red card.<ref>{{cite news |title=United win marred by serious injury |url=http://www.setantasports.com/en/Sport/News/Football/2008/09/23/Carling-Cup-Man-United-v-Middlesbrough/?facets/sport-space/football/great-britain-locale/ |publisher=[[Setanta Sports]] |date=23 September 2008 |accessdate=23 September 2008 }}</ref> It was initially feared that he had broken his leg, but Manchester United later confirmed otherwise.<ref>{{cite news |title=Good news for Possebon |url=http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={F9E570E6-407E-44BC-800F-4A3110258114}&newsid=6619054 |publisher=Manchester United |date=24 September 2008 |accessdate=24 September 2008 }}</ref> Possebon made his return from injury on 22 October 2008, scoring in the Manchester United Reserves' 3–0 win over [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Steve |last=Bartram |title=Reserves: City 0 United 3 |url=http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=6621022 |publisher=Manchester United |date=22 October 2008 |accessdate=23 October 2008 }}</ref>
On 23 September 2008, during a [[Football League Cup]] match, he was injured in a challenge by [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] captain [[Emanuel Pogatetz]], for which the Austrian player received a straight red card.<ref>{{cite news |title=United win marred by serious injury |url=http://www.setantasports.com/en/Sport/News/Football/2008/09/23/Carling-Cup-Man-United-v-Middlesbrough/?facets/sport-space/football/great-britain-locale/ |publisher=[[Setanta Sports]] |date=23 September 2008 |access-date=23 September 2008 }}</ref> It was initially feared that he had broken his leg, but Manchester United later confirmed otherwise.<ref>{{cite news |title=Good news for Possebon |url=http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={F9E570E6-407E-44BC-800F-4A3110258114}&newsid=6619054 |publisher=Manchester United |date=24 September 2008 |access-date=24 September 2008 }}</ref> Possebon made his return from injury on 22 October 2008, scoring in the Manchester United Reserves' 3–0 win over [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Steve |last=Bartram |title=Reserves: City 0 United 3 |url=http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=6621022 |publisher=Manchester United |date=22 October 2008 |access-date=23 October 2008 }}</ref>


Possebon made his FA Cup debut on 13 February 2009, coming on as a 72nd-minute substitute for [[Cristiano Ronaldo]] in a Fifth Round fixture with [[Derby County F.C.|Derby County]].<ref>http://www.goal.com/en/news/780/fa-cup/2009/02/15/1111058/player-ratings-derby-county-1-4-manchester-united</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/7872213.stm | work=BBC News | title=Derby 1–4 Man Utd | date=13 February 2009 | accessdate=22 May 2010}}</ref> On 1 March 2009, Possebon won his second trophy in English football after he was part of the Manchester United squad that beat [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]] 4–1 on penalties after the [[2009 Football League Cup Final|2009 League Cup final]] finished goalless.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/7905889.stm | work=BBC News | title=Man Utd 0–0 Tottenham (aet) | date=1 March 2009 | accessdate=22 May 2010}}</ref> He had previously been part of the team that captured the [[2008 FA Community Shield]].
Possebon made his FA Cup debut on 13 February 2009, coming on as a 72nd-minute substitute for [[Cristiano Ronaldo]] in a Fifth Round fixture with [[Derby County F.C.|Derby County]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Derby 1–4 Man Utd |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/7872213.stm |website=BBC Sport |date=13 February 2009 |access-date=22 May 2010 }}</ref> On 1 March 2009, Possebon won his second trophy in English football after he was part of the Manchester United squad that beat [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]] 4–1 on penalties after the [[2009 Football League Cup Final|2009 League Cup final]] finished goalless.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/7905889.stm |website=BBC Sport |title=Man Utd 0–0 Tottenham (aet) |date=1 March 2009 |access-date=22 May 2010 }}</ref> He had previously been part of the team that captured the [[2008 FA Community Shield]].


Possebon joined [[S.C. Braga|Braga]] on loan, initially for the entire duration of the [[Portuguese Liga 2009–10|2009–10 season]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Steve |last=Bartram |title=Possebon heads out on loan |url=http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={F9E570E6-407E-44BC-800F-4A3110258114}&newsid=6635613 |work=ManUtd.com |publisher=Manchester United |date=2 July 2009 |accessdate=2 July 2009 }}</ref> However, after falling out of favour, he returned to Old Trafford in January, after making just one appearance for the club.<ref>{{cite news |first=Stewart |last=Gardener |title=Today at Old Trafford |url=http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=6644674&page=3 |work=ManUtd.com |publisher=Manchester United |date=18 January 2010 |accessdate=19 January 2010 }}</ref>
Possebon joined [[S.C. Braga|Braga]] on loan, initially for the entire duration of the [[2009–10 Primeira Liga|2009–10 season]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Steve |last=Bartram |title=Possebon heads out on loan |url=http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={F9E570E6-407E-44BC-800F-4A3110258114}&newsid=6635613 |work=ManUtd.com |publisher=Manchester United |date=2 July 2009 |access-date=2 July 2009 }}</ref> However, after falling out of favour, he returned to Old Trafford in January, after making just one appearance for the club.<ref>{{cite news |first=Stewart |last=Gardener |title=Today at Old Trafford |url=http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=6644674&page=3 |work=ManUtd.com |publisher=Manchester United |date=18 January 2010 |access-date=19 January 2010 }}</ref>


====Santos====
====Santos====
On 19 August 2010, [[Santos FC|Santos]] announced that they had agreed terms with Possebon for his transfer from Manchester United. The two teams were still negotiating the fee for the transfer, but an announcement by Manchester United indicated that the transfer would be completed by the following day.<ref name="santos">{{cite news |first=Nick |last=Coppack |title=Santos to sign Possebon |url=http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={F9E570E6-407E-44BC-800F-4A3110258114}&newsid=6651518 |work=ManUtd.com |publisher=Manchester United |date=19 August 2010 |accessdate=20 August 2010 }}</ref>
On 19 August 2010, [[Santos FC|Santos]] announced that they had agreed terms with Possebon for his transfer from Manchester United. The two teams were still negotiating the fee for the transfer, but an announcement by Manchester United indicated that the transfer would be completed by the following day.<ref name="santos">{{cite news |first=Nick |last=Coppack |title=Santos to sign Possebon |url=http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={F9E570E6-407E-44BC-800F-4A3110258114}&newsid=6651518 |work=ManUtd.com |publisher=Manchester United |date=19 August 2010 |access-date=20 August 2010 }}</ref>


Possebon made his Santos debut in an away draw against [[Clube Atlético Mineiro|Atlético Mineiro]].<ref>[http://www.santistaroxo.com.br/2.0/2010/11/atleticomg-2x2-santos-com-dois-gols-de-neymar-o-peixe-arranca-o-empate-contra-o-galo-em-minas/ Atlético-MG 2x2 Santos]</ref>
Possebon made his Santos debut in an away draw against [[Clube Atlético Mineiro|Atlético Mineiro]].<ref>[http://www.santistaroxo.com.br/2.0/2010/11/atleticomg-2x2-santos-com-dois-gols-de-neymar-o-peixe-arranca-o-empate-contra-o-galo-em-minas/ Atlético-MG 2x2 Santos]</ref>


====Later career====
====Later career====
After leaving Santos, Possebon had unsuccessful spells with five different clubs in two years before taking a further two years out of the game. He followed his departure from Santos with a short spell with Italian club [[Vicenza Calcio|Vicenza]], he didn't make an appearance before returning to Brazil to join [[Criciúma Esporte Clube|Criciúma]] where he made 9 appearances. After a stint with [[Mirassol Futebol Clube|Mirassol]], Possebon joined [[Esporte Clube Juventude|Juventude]] and made just 7 appearances for the team before leaving. Before his break from football, he played seven times for [[Clube Náutico Capibaribe|Náutico]] in 2014.<ref name="Soccerway">{{cite news|title=Rodrigo Possebon profile|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/rodrigo-pereira-possebon/20763/|accessdate=26 April 2016|work=Soccerway|date=26 April 2016}}</ref> In 2016, two years later, Possebon officially signed for [[União Recreativa dos Trabalhadores|URT]].<ref name="joinsURT">{{cite news|title=Mineiro: URT contrata Rodrigo Possebon, ex-Santos e Manchester United|url=http://www.futebolinterior.com.br/futebol/Santos-SP/noticias/2015-10/URT-contrata-Rodrigo-Possebon-ex-Santos-e-Manchester-United|language=Portuguese|accessdate=26 April 2016|work=futebolinterior.com|date=29 October 2015}}</ref> He made his debut on 14 February in a 2–1 away win against [[Boa Esporte Clube|Boa]] in the [[2016 Campeonato Mineiro]]. He went on to make 7 appearances in total for URT in the Campeonato Mineiro as his side qualified for the semi-finals before being eliminated by Atlético Mineiro.<ref name="CampeonatoMineiro2016">{{cite news|title=Campeonato Mineiro 2016|url=https://int.soccerway.com/national/brazil/mineiro-1/2016/regular-season/r33740/|accessdate=26 April 2016|work=Soccerway|date=26 April 2016}}</ref>
After leaving Santos, Possebon had unsuccessful spells with five different clubs in two years before taking a further two years out of the game. He followed his departure from Santos with a short spell with Italian club [[L.R. Vicenza|Vicenza]], he didn't make an appearance before returning to Brazil to join [[Criciúma Esporte Clube|Criciúma]] where he made 9 appearances. After a stint with [[Mirassol Futebol Clube|Mirassol]], Possebon joined [[Esporte Clube Juventude|Juventude]] and made just 7 appearances for the team before leaving. Before his break from football, he played seven times for [[Clube Náutico Capibaribe|Náutico]] in 2014.<ref name="Soccerway">{{cite news|title=Rodrigo Possebon profile|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/rodrigo-pereira-possebon/20763/|access-date=26 April 2016|work=Soccerway|date=26 April 2016}}</ref> In 2016, two years later, Possebon officially signed for [[União Recreativa dos Trabalhadores|URT]].<ref name="joinsURT">{{cite news|title=Mineiro: URT contrata Rodrigo Possebon, ex-Santos e Manchester United|url=http://www.futebolinterior.com.br/futebol/Santos-SP/noticias/2015-10/URT-contrata-Rodrigo-Possebon-ex-Santos-e-Manchester-United|language=Portuguese|access-date=26 April 2016|work=futebolinterior.com|date=29 October 2015}}</ref> He made his debut on 14 February in a 2–1 away win against [[Boa Esporte Clube|Boa]] in the [[2016 Campeonato Mineiro]]. He went on to make 7 appearances in total for URT in the Campeonato Mineiro as his side qualified for the semi-finals before being eliminated by Atlético Mineiro.<ref name="CampeonatoMineiro2016">{{cite news|title=Campeonato Mineiro 2016|url=https://int.soccerway.com/national/brazil/mineiro-1/2016/regular-season/r33740/|access-date=26 April 2016|work=Soccerway|date=26 April 2016}}</ref>


In 2017, Possebon joined [[Esporte Clube Passo Fundo|Passo Fundo]]. He played eight times for the club during the [[2017 Campeonato Gaúcho]] as they were relegated down to [[Campeonato Gaúcho Série A2|Série A2]].<ref name="Soccerway"/> On 7 January 2018, Possebon signed a contract with [[Hồ Chí Minh City F.C.|Hồ Chí Minh City]] in Vietnam.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ex-Manchester United midfielder Rodrigo Possebon moves to Vietnam |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/3339846/ex-manchester-united-midfielder-rodrigo-possebon-moves-to-vietnam |publisher=ESPN |date=7 January 2018 |accessdate=15 April 2018 }}</ref> He was released a month later, on 22 February 2018, before the league season started after failing to impress.<ref>{{Cite web | title = Ho Chi Minh City FC parts ways with former Man Utd player | first = Tuan | last= Son | work = Tuoi Tre News | date = 22 February 2018 | accessdate = 8 June 2018 | url = https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/sports/20180222/ho-chi-minh-city-fc-parts-ways-with-former-man-utd-player/44198.html}}</ref>
In 2017, Possebon joined [[Esporte Clube Passo Fundo|Passo Fundo]]. He played eight times for the club during the [[2017 Campeonato Gaúcho]] as they were relegated down to [[Campeonato Gaúcho Série A2|Série A2]].<ref name="Soccerway"/> On 7 January 2018, Possebon signed a contract with [[Hồ Chí Minh City F.C.|Hồ Chí Minh City]] in Vietnam.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ex-Manchester United midfielder Rodrigo Possebon moves to Vietnam |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/3339846/ex-manchester-united-midfielder-rodrigo-possebon-moves-to-vietnam |publisher=ESPN |date=7 January 2018 |access-date=15 April 2018 }}</ref> He was released a month later, on 22 February 2018, before the league season started after failing to impress.<ref>{{Cite web | title = Ho Chi Minh City FC parts ways with former Man Utd player | first = Tuan | last= Son | work = Tuoi Tre News | date = 22 February 2018 | access-date = 8 June 2018 | url = https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/sports/20180222/ho-chi-minh-city-fc-parts-ways-with-former-man-utd-player/44198.html}}</ref>


===International career===
===International career===
Although he was born in Brazil, Possebon was eligible for an Italian passport due to his father's ancestry. He applied for an Italian passport when signing for Manchester United, in order to avoid work permit legislation for non-EU citizens working in the United Kingdom.<ref name="high_hopes"/> Following a relatively successful first season with Manchester United, Possebon received a call-up from Italy under-20 coach [[Francesco Rocca]] for the penultimate match of the [[Italy/Germany/Switzerland under-20 Four Nations Tournament|2008–09 Four Nations tournament]] against [[Germany national under-20 football team|Germany]] on 22 April 2009.<ref>{{cite news |title="Four Nations": test against Germany in light of World Cup in Egypt |url=http://www.figc.it/en/204/20917/2009/04/News.shtml |work=figc.it |publisher=Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio |date=20 April 2009 |accessdate=21 April 2009 }}</ref>
Although he was born in Brazil, Possebon was eligible for an Italian passport due to his father's ancestry. He applied for an Italian passport when signing for Manchester United, in order to avoid work permit legislation for non-EU citizens working in the United Kingdom.<ref name="high_hopes"/> Following a relatively successful first season with Manchester United, Possebon received a call-up from Italy under-20 coach [[Francesco Rocca]] for the penultimate match of the [[Italy/Germany/Switzerland under-20 Four Nations Tournament|2008–09 Four Nations tournament]] against [[Germany national under-20 football team|Germany]] on 22 April 2009.<ref>{{cite news |title="Four Nations": test against Germany in light of World Cup in Egypt |url=http://www.figc.it/en/204/20917/2009/04/News.shtml |work=figc.it |publisher=Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio |date=20 April 2009 |access-date=21 April 2009 }}</ref>


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==
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==Honours==
==Honours==
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'''Internacional'''
*[[Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-20]]: 2006{{citation needed|date=March 2024}}


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'''Manchester United'''
===Club===
*[[Football League Cup]]: [[2008–09 Football League Cup|2008–09]]<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/7905889.stm |title=Man Utd 0–0 Tottenham (aet) |first=Phil |last=McNulty |website=BBC Sport |date=1 March 2009 |access-date=25 March 2024}}</ref>

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*[[FA Community Shield]]: [[2008 FA Community Shield|2008]]{{citation needed|date=March 2024}}
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*[[Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-20|U-20 Brazilian Championship]] (1): 2006

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*[[FA Community Shield]] (1): [[2008 FA Community Shield|2008]]
*[[Football League Cup]] (1): [[2009 Football League Cup Final|2008–09]]


;Santos
'''Santos'''
*[[Campeonato Paulista]] (1): [[2011 Campeonato Paulista|2011]]
*[[Campeonato Paulista]]: [[2011 Campeonato Paulista|2011]]{{citation needed|date=March 2024}}
*[[Copa Libertadores]] (1): [[2011 Copa Libertadores|2011]]
*[[Copa Libertadores]]: [[2011 Copa Libertadores|2011]]{{citation needed|date=March 2024}}


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In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Pereira and the second or paternal family name is Possebon.
Rodrigo Possebon
Personal information
Full name Rodrigo Pereira Possebon
Date of birth (1989-02-13) 13 February 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth Sapucaia do Sul, Brazil
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s) Central midfielder
Youth career
2006–2008 Internacional
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2010 Manchester United 3 (0)
2009–2010 → Braga (loan) 0 (0)
2010–2011 Santos 11 (0)
2012 Vicenza 0 (0)
2012 Criciúma 9 (0)
2013 Mirassol 0 (0)
2013 Juventude 7 (0)
2014 Náutico 7 (0)
2016 URT 0 (0)
2017 Passo Fundo 0 (0)
2018 Athletico Sports Club 0 (0)
2018 Ho Chi Minh City 0 (0)
International career‡
2009 Brazil U20 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:30, 15 April 2018 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19:16, 30 June 2009 (UTC)[1]

Rodrigo Pereira Possebon (born 13 February 1989) is a former professional footballer who last played as a midfielder.

A box-to-box midfielder, as a youth, he played for Internacional in Brazil. He was spotted and signed by Manchester United in 2008. After two unsuccessful years with Manchester United which saw him only making 3 league appearances, he went on loan to Braga of Portugal for the first half of the 2009–10 season. He has since joined various clubs before joining Hồ Chí Minh City in 2018. Due to his ancestry, he was chosen to play for the Italy under-20s, playing one match for them in 2009.

Career

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Club career

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Early career

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Born in Sapucaia do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Possebon began his football career playing for Internacional in a defensive midfield role. Possebon was spotted by Manchester United's Brazil-based scout, John Calvert-Toulmin, while following up the club's interest in twin full backs, Fabio and Rafael da Silva.[2]

Manchester United

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Manchester United signed Possebon in January 2008, and since his father is of Italian descent, Possebon qualified for an Italian passport, and so was not subject to European Union legislation regarding non-Europeans working in Europe.[3] Possebon was allocated the number 34 shirt, which was vacated by Ryan Shawcross, for the remainder of the 2007–08 Premier League season.[4] He made his professional debut for the club as a substitute, coming on for Ryan Giggs during the second half of the 1–1 draw with Newcastle United on 17 August.[5]

On 23 September 2008, during a Football League Cup match, he was injured in a challenge by Middlesbrough captain Emanuel Pogatetz, for which the Austrian player received a straight red card.[6] It was initially feared that he had broken his leg, but Manchester United later confirmed otherwise.[7] Possebon made his return from injury on 22 October 2008, scoring in the Manchester United Reserves' 3–0 win over Manchester City.[8]

Possebon made his FA Cup debut on 13 February 2009, coming on as a 72nd-minute substitute for Cristiano Ronaldo in a Fifth Round fixture with Derby County.[9] On 1 March 2009, Possebon won his second trophy in English football after he was part of the Manchester United squad that beat Tottenham Hotspur 4–1 on penalties after the 2009 League Cup final finished goalless.[10] He had previously been part of the team that captured the 2008 FA Community Shield.

Possebon joined Braga on loan, initially for the entire duration of the 2009–10 season.[11] However, after falling out of favour, he returned to Old Trafford in January, after making just one appearance for the club.[12]

Santos

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On 19 August 2010, Santos announced that they had agreed terms with Possebon for his transfer from Manchester United. The two teams were still negotiating the fee for the transfer, but an announcement by Manchester United indicated that the transfer would be completed by the following day.[13]

Possebon made his Santos debut in an away draw against Atlético Mineiro.[14]

Later career

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After leaving Santos, Possebon had unsuccessful spells with five different clubs in two years before taking a further two years out of the game. He followed his departure from Santos with a short spell with Italian club Vicenza, he didn't make an appearance before returning to Brazil to join Criciúma where he made 9 appearances. After a stint with Mirassol, Possebon joined Juventude and made just 7 appearances for the team before leaving. Before his break from football, he played seven times for Náutico in 2014.[15] In 2016, two years later, Possebon officially signed for URT.[16] He made his debut on 14 February in a 2–1 away win against Boa in the 2016 Campeonato Mineiro. He went on to make 7 appearances in total for URT in the Campeonato Mineiro as his side qualified for the semi-finals before being eliminated by Atlético Mineiro.[17]

In 2017, Possebon joined Passo Fundo. He played eight times for the club during the 2017 Campeonato Gaúcho as they were relegated down to Série A2.[15] On 7 January 2018, Possebon signed a contract with Hồ Chí Minh City in Vietnam.[18] He was released a month later, on 22 February 2018, before the league season started after failing to impress.[19]

International career

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Although he was born in Brazil, Possebon was eligible for an Italian passport due to his father's ancestry. He applied for an Italian passport when signing for Manchester United, in order to avoid work permit legislation for non-EU citizens working in the United Kingdom.[3] Following a relatively successful first season with Manchester United, Possebon received a call-up from Italy under-20 coach Francesco Rocca for the penultimate match of the 2008–09 Four Nations tournament against Germany on 22 April 2009.[20]

Career statistics

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Club Season League Cup League Cup Continental Other[21] Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Manchester United 2008–09 3 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 8 0
Braga (loan) 2009–10 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
Santos 2010 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
2011 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 17 1 27 1
Total 8 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 17 1 30 1
Vicenza 2011–12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Criciúma 2012 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0
Mirassol 2013 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 4 0
Juventude 2013 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0
Náutico 2014 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 7 0
URT 2016 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 1 7 1
Passo Fundo 2017 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 8 0
Hồ Chí Minh City 2018 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 29 0 2 0 3 0 6 0 41 2 82 2

Statistics accurate as of 15 April 2018.[22]

Honours

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Internacional

Manchester United

Santos

References

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  1. ^ FIGC National Team Stats. Archive
  2. ^ Mathieson, Stuart (2 September 2008). "Reds rock to Samba beat". Manchester Evening News. M.E.N. media. Retrieved 13 November 2008.
  3. ^ a b Thompson, Gemma (7 February 2008). "High hopes for Possebon". ManUtd.com. Retrieved 7 February 2008.
  4. ^ "Possebon given squad number". ManUtd.com. 6 February 2008. Retrieved 6 February 2008.
  5. ^ "Man Utd 1–1 Newcastle". BBC Sport. 17 August 2008. Retrieved 17 August 2008.
  6. ^ "United win marred by serious injury". Setanta Sports. 23 September 2008. Retrieved 23 September 2008.
  7. ^ "Good news for Possebon". Manchester United. 24 September 2008. Retrieved 24 September 2008.
  8. ^ Bartram, Steve (22 October 2008). "Reserves: City 0 United 3". Manchester United. Retrieved 23 October 2008.
  9. ^ "Derby 1–4 Man Utd". BBC Sport. 13 February 2009. Retrieved 22 May 2010.
  10. ^ "Man Utd 0–0 Tottenham (aet)". BBC Sport. 1 March 2009. Retrieved 22 May 2010.
  11. ^ Bartram, Steve (2 July 2009). "Possebon heads out on loan". ManUtd.com. Manchester United. Retrieved 2 July 2009.
  12. ^ Gardener, Stewart (18 January 2010). "Today at Old Trafford". ManUtd.com. Manchester United. Retrieved 19 January 2010.
  13. ^ Coppack, Nick (19 August 2010). "Santos to sign Possebon". ManUtd.com. Manchester United. Retrieved 20 August 2010.
  14. ^ Atlético-MG 2x2 Santos
  15. ^ a b "Rodrigo Possebon profile". Soccerway. 26 April 2016. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
  16. ^ "Mineiro: URT contrata Rodrigo Possebon, ex-Santos e Manchester United". futebolinterior.com (in Portuguese). 29 October 2015. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
  17. ^ "Campeonato Mineiro 2016". Soccerway. 26 April 2016. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
  18. ^ "Ex-Manchester United midfielder Rodrigo Possebon moves to Vietnam". ESPN. 7 January 2018. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  19. ^ Son, Tuan (22 February 2018). "Ho Chi Minh City FC parts ways with former Man Utd player". Tuoi Tre News. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  20. ^ ""Four Nations": test against Germany in light of World Cup in Egypt". figc.it. Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio. 20 April 2009. Retrieved 21 April 2009.
  21. ^ Including Campeonato Paulista and others
  22. ^ Possebon on Soccerway.com
  23. ^ McNulty, Phil (1 March 2009). "Man Utd 0–0 Tottenham (aet)". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
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