Naldo (footballer, born 1982)
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Ronaldo Aparecido Rodrigues | ||
| Height | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Central defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | SV Werder Bremen | ||
| ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17 October 2007 | |||
Ronaldo Aparecido Rodrigues, also known as Naldo (born September 10, 1982), is a Brazilian football player who plays for Werder Bremen in the German Bundesliga.
Career
He plays as a versatile two-footed central defender, signing in the summer of 2005, to replace Valérien Ismaël who left for FC Bayern Munich. However, he is capable of playing right across the back line.
He played in all but two of Bremen's Bundesliga games in 2005/06 and in seven of their eight UEFA Champions League fixtures. He stands at 1.98 m tall and this height, combined with his jumping and heading ability, make him a big threat in aerial contests.
In the 2006–07 season, he scored a hat-trick against Eintracht Frankfurt. The match ended 6–2.
He recently broke into the Brazilian national team and has earned himself several caps, along with some great performances. Coach Dunga has reported to have been very happy with Naldo's games, which has earned him a place in the first XI.
Quotes
Thomas Schaaf: “He is probably the most talented defender in Brazil" NAldo rendison is gay
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