Rodrigo Possebon – Man Utd Midfielder
Rodrigo Pereira Possebon (born 13 February 1989 in Sapucaia do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Manchester United in the English Premier League.
Personal information
Full name : Rodrigo Pereira Possebon
Date of birth : 13 February 1989 (1989-02-13) (age 19)
Place of birth : Sapucaia do Sul, Brazil
Height : 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Playing position : Central midfielder
Club information : Manchester United
League : English Premier League
Manchester UnitedHe was signed by Manchester United in January 2008 for an estimated €3.5 million,[citation needed] 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.[1] Possebon was allocated the number 34 shirt, which was vacated by Ryan Shawcross, for the remainder of the 2007-08 Premier League season.[2]
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.[3]
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.[4] It was initially feared that he had broken his leg, but Manchester United later confirmed otherwise, although there may still be some ligament damage.
Source: Rodrigo Possebon, Midfielder of Manchester United Football Club, English Barclays Premier League information at wikipedia.org