Lodi is set to join Al Hilal SFC in 2024, further expanding his international experience.
He has been a member of the Brazil men's national football team since 2019.
Lodi will return to Clube Atlético Mineiro in 2026, marking a full circle in his career.
Biography
Early Life
Renan Augusto Lodi dos Santos, known as Renan Lodi, was born in Serrana, São Paulo, Brazil. He began his football journey at a young age, joining the youth setup of Athletico Paranaense in 2012, where he honed his skills and developed into a promising player.
Club Career
Lodi made his professional debut for Athletico Paranaense on October 14, 2016, in a Série A match against Grêmio. He quickly became a key player for the team, scoring his first senior goal in March 2018 and extending his contract multiple times. In June 2019, he transferred to Atlético Madrid, where he continued to impress, scoring his first goal for the club in November 2019. Lodi played a crucial role in Atlético's 2020–21 La Liga championship win and made headlines with a vital goal in the Champions League against Manchester United in March 2022.
In August 2022, Lodi joined Nottingham Forest on loan, before moving to Olympique de Marseille in 2023. He is set to play for Al Hilal SFC in 2024 and will return to Clube Atlético Mineiro in 2026.
International Career
Lodi made his debut for the Brazil national team on October 10, 2019, showcasing his talent on the international stage. He has since been part of the national squad, contributing to Brazil's efforts in various competitions, including the Copa América, where they finished as runners-up in 2021.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Lodi has earned several honors, including the Copa Sudamericana and Campeonato Paranaense with Athletico Paranaense, La Liga with Atlético Madrid, and multiple titles with Al Hilal. His journey reflects his growth as a player and his contributions to both club and country.
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Career & Clubs
Athletico Paranaense
Born in Serrana, São Paulo, Lodi joined Athletico Paranaense's youth setup in 2012. He made his first team – and Série A – debut on 14 October 2016, starting in a 1–0 away loss against Grêmio. Lodi subsequently represented the under-23 in the Campeonato Paranaense, and scored his first senior goal on 25 March 2018, netting the opener in a 5–0 home routing of Maringá. Three days later, he extended his contract until March 2021. Lodi became a regular starter under new manager Tiago Nunes, and renewed his contract until 2022 on 10 August 2018.
Atlético Madrid
On 28 June 2019, La Liga side Atlético Madrid reached an agreement in principle with Athletico Paranaense for the transfer of Lodi. The deal was completed on 7 July 2019 and Lodi signed a six-year contract with the club. On 24 November 2019, Lodi scored his first goal for Atlético in a 1–1 draw with Granada. On 16 May 2021, Lodi came on as a substitute and scored a late equalizing goal in the eventual 2–1 home win over Osasuna that would keep the club in the title race against Real Madrid. The following week, as Atlético won the last game in the competition, Lodi became a 2020–21 La Liga champion as part of the team. On 15 March 2022, Lodi scored his first Champions League goal to help Atlético Madrid beat Manchester United 1–0 at Old Trafford and qualify for the quarter-finals, securing a 2–1 aggregate win.
Nottingham Forest (loan)
On 29 August 2022, Lodi signed for…
Lodi made his debut for the Brazil national team on 10 October 2019, replacing Alex Sandro in a 1–1 draw with Senegal.
Club
As of match played 21 July 2026
International
As of match played 16 November 2023
- Club
- Club Athletico Paranaense (2016–2019)
- Club
- Atlético Madrid (2019–2023)
- Club
- Brazil men's national football team (2019–)
- Club
- Nottingham Forest F.C. (2022–2023)
- Club
- Olympique de Marseille (2023–2024)
- Club
- Al Hilal SFC (2024–2025)
- Club
- Clube Atlético Mineiro (2026–)
- National team
- Brazil
Legacy
Athletico Paranaense
Copa Sudamericana: 2018 Campeonato Paranaense: 2018 Recopa Sudamericana runner-up: 2019 Atlético Madrid
La Liga: 2020–21 Al Hilal
Saudi Pro League: 2023–24 King Cup: 2023–24 Saudi Super Cup: 2023, 2024 Brazil
Copa América runner-up: 2021
Clubs
Played together with
Aaron RamseyNottingham Forest F.C. · 2010–2011- Abass LawallAtlético Madrid · 2000–2001
- Abdallah Ali MohamedOlympique de Marseille · 2019
Abdelaziz BarradaOlympique de Marseille · 2014- Abdelkader Ben BoualiOlympique de Marseille · 1936–1938
- Abdelkader OueslatiAtlético Madrid · 2012–2015
- Abdelsalem Ben Miloud SalemOlympique de Marseille · 1946–1956
Abderrahman IbrirOlympique de Marseille · 1951–1954
Abdou Kader ManganeAl Hilal SFC · 2012–2015
Abdoulaye MéïtéOlympique de Marseille · 2000–2006- Abdulatif Al-GhanamAl Hilal SFC · 2004–2015
- Abdulaziz Al-AazmiAl Hilal SFC · 2012–2013
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Identifiers & aliases
Renan Augusto Lodi dos Santos, known as Renan Lodi, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Atlético Mineiro.
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