Rodrigo Ely is a Brazilian footballer known for his role as a central defender.
Ely plays for Spanish club UD Almería, showcasing his talents in La Liga.
He joined AC Milan in 2012, marking a significant step in his professional career.
Biography
Early Life and Development
Rodrigo Ely is a Brazilian professional footballer born into the world of sports, having developed his skills at Grêmio, a prominent Brazilian club. His journey in football took a significant turn when he joined AC Milan in 2012, where he honed his abilities as a central defender.
Career Highlights
Ely's career has been marked by several notable loan spells, starting with AS Reggina in 2012, followed by a season at Varese Calcio. His performances caught the attention of AC Milan, leading to his return to the club in 2015 after a successful stint at U.S. Avellino. Despite a challenging debut season back at Milan, where he faced a red card in his first Serie A match, Ely continued to push forward in his career. In 2017, he made a move to Deportivo Alavés in La Liga, where he scored his first top-flight goal and later signed a permanent deal with the club.
Ely's international career is equally impressive; he represented Italy at the Under-19 and Under-20 levels before being called up to the Brazil Under-23 squad for the Rio 2016 Olympics. His dual nationality has allowed him to navigate between two footballing cultures, showcasing his versatility on the field.
Legacy and Achievements
Throughout his career, Ely has accumulated several honors, including a Supercoppa Italiana title with AC Milan and a runner-up finish in the Copa del Rey with Alavés. His recent achievements with Grêmio in the Campeonato Gaúcho further solidify his status as a skilled defender in the world of football. As of August 2024, Ely continues to make strides in his career, demonstrating resilience and dedication to the sport.
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Ely played for Italy at Under-19 and Under-20, but was called up by Alexandre Gallo to be a part of his Brazil Under-23 squad, which was preparing to compete at Rio 2016.
Milan
Rodrigo Ely is a youth product of Brazilian club, Grêmio, and joined Milan in 2012. He spent two years with the youth side before subsequent loan spells with several low tier Italian clubs.
Reggina / Varese (loan)
On 24 July 2012, Ely joined Reggina on a season-long loan. On 16 July 2013, AC Milan confirmed that they had reached an agreement for the season-long loan of Ely to Varese.
Avellino
On 21 July 2014, Ely joined Avellino on a free transfer.
Return to Milan
After impressive performances with Avellino in the 2014–15 season, Milan decided to bring him back to San Siro on 10 June 2015, where he signed new contract which will keep him at the club until 30 June 2019. Despite Ely being a free agent, Milan also paid an unknown party a €8 million fee. He made his first Serie A game of the 2015–16 season with Milan, in a 2–0 defeat against Fiorentina, where he received two yellow cards, thus getting sent off.
Alavés
On 30 January 2017, Ely joined La Liga club Deportivo Alavés on loan for the remainder of the season. He made his debut for the club on 11 March, replacing Ibai Gómez in a 2–1 away win against Málaga CF. On 17 April 2017, Ely scored his first goal in the main category, netting his team's second in a 2–1 home win against Villarreal CF. On 21 July, he signed a permanent four-year deal with the Basque side.
Nottingham Forest
On 2 September 2021, Ely signed a one-year deal with EFL Championship side…
- Club
- AS Reggina 1914 (2012–2013)
- Club
- AC Milan (2012–2014)
- Club
- Varese Calcio (2013–2014)
- Club
- U.S. Avellino 1912 (2014–2015)
- Club
- Italy national under-19 football team (2011–2012)
- Club
- Italy national under-20 football team (2012–2012)
- Club
- Brazil national under-23 football team (2014–)
- National team
- Brazil
- National team
- Italy
Legacy
Club
Milan Supercoppa Italiana: 2016 Alavés Copa del Rey: 2016-17 Runner-up Grêmio
Campeonato Gaúcho: 2024
Clubs
- Brazil national under-23 football team2014current
- Italy national under-19 football team2011–2012
- AC Milan2012–2014
- AS Reggina 19142012–2013
- Italy national under-20 football team2012–2012
- Varese Calcio2013–2014
- U.S. Avellino 19122014–2015
Played together with
- Abdon SgarbiAC Milan · 1927–1929
Adel TaarabtAC Milan · 2014–2014
Ademilson Braga Bispo JuniorBrazil national under-23 football team · 2014
Adil RamiAC Milan · 2014–2014- Adil RamiAC Milan · 2014–2015
- Adolfo SormaniU.S. Avellino 1912 · 1987–1990
- Adolfo ValenciaAS Reggina 1914
Adriano Ferreira PintoVarese Calcio · 2013–2013
Adriano GabiruBrazil national under-23 football team · 1999–2000
Adriano LombardiU.S. Avellino 1912 · 1975–1979
Adriano MezavillaAS Reggina 1914
Adrien RabiotAC Milan · 2025
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Rodrigo Ely is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Spanish club UD Almería.
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