Rodrigo Fabiano Mendes (born August 9, 1975 in

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), or simply Rodrigo Mendes or Rodrigo, is a Brazilian former

left winger In the sport of association football, a midfielder takes an outfield position primarily in the middle of the pitch. Midfielders may play an exclusively defensive role, breaking up attacks, and are in that case known as defensive midfielders. ...

, he last played for

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, formerly played for

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who was released on 5 June 2009 due to successive muscular problems on both tights.

Club statistics

Honours

* Guanabara Cup: 1995 * Rio de Janeiro State League: 1995, 1999 * Japanese League: 1997 * Paraná State League: 1998 * Mercosul Cup:1999 * Rio de Janeiro's Cup: 2000 * Rio Grande do Sul State League: 2001 * Brazilian Cup: 2001 *

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2003 2003 was designated by the United Nations as the International Year of Fresh water, Freshwater. In 2003, a Multi-National Force – Iraq, United States-led coalition 2003 invasion of Iraq, invaded Iraq, starting the Iraq War. Demographic ...

* United Arab Emirates League: 2004 * Ceara's Cup: 2009

Personal Honours

* Copa Libertadores top goalscorer:

2002 The effects of the September 11 attacks of the previous year had a significant impact on the affairs of 2002. The war on terror was a major political focus. Without settled international law, several nations engaged in anti-terror operation ...

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Mendes, Rodrigo 1975 births Living people Brazilian men's footballers Brazilian expatriate men's footballers CR Flamengo footballers Grêmio FBPA players Kashima Antlers players Club Athletico Paranaense players Fortaleza Esporte Clube players Oita Trinita players Al Ain FC players Al-Gharafa SC players Sharjah FC players Expatriate men's footballers in Japan Expatriate men's footballers in the United Arab Emirates J1 League players Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in the United Arab Emirates Footballers from Uberaba UAE Pro League players Qatar Stars League players Men's association football forwards Copa Libertadores top scorers Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Japan