- Rodrigo Possebon
Infobox Football biography
playername = Rodrigo Possebon
fullname = Rodrigo Pereira Possebon
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1989|2|13|df=yes
cityofbirth =Sapucaia do Sul
countryofbirth =Brazil
height = convert|6|ft|1|in|m|2|abbr=on
currentclub = Manchester United
clubnumber = 34
position = Central midfielder
youthyears = 2006–2008
youthclubs = Internacional
years = 2008–
clubs = Manchester United
caps(goals) = 2 (0)
nationalyears =
nationalteam =
nationalcaps(goals) =
pcupdate = 21:54, 25 August 2008 (UTC)
ntupdate =Rodrigo Pereira Possebon (born
13 February 1989 inSapucaia do Sul ,Rio Grande do Sul ) is aBrazil ian footballer who plays as amidfielder for Manchester United in the EnglishPremier League .Club career
Early years
Rodrigo 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, who also recommended full-backs Fábio and Rafael.
Manchester United
He was signed by Manchester United in January 2008 for an estimated €3.5 million,fact|date=August 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. [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=2008-02-07 |accessdate=2008-02-07 ] Possebon was allocated the number 34 shirt, which was vacated byRyan Shawcross , for the remainder of the 2007-08Premier League season. [cite news |title=Possebon given squad number |url=http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={B4CEE8FA-9A47-47BC-B069-3F7A2F35DB70}&newsid=529733 |date=2008-02-06 |accessdate=2008-02-06 |publisher=ManUtd.com ]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. [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=2008-08-17 |accessdate=2008-08-17 ]On 23 September 2008, during a
Football League Cup match, he was injured in a challenge by Middlesbrough captainEmanuel Pogatetz , for which the Austrian player received a straight red card. [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=2008-09-23 |accessdate=2008-09-23 ] It was initially feared that he had broken his leg, but Manchester United later confirmed otherwise, although there may still be some ligament damage. [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=2008-09-24 |accessdate=2008-09-24 ]Honours
Manchester United
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FA Community Shield
**Winner (1): 2008
*UEFA Super Cup
** Runner-up (1): 2008References
External links
* [http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={FE60904B-C2A8-4E60-9B05-700DBBC29BBC}§ion=playerProfile&teamid=458&bioid=93234 Profile] at ManUtd.com
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