Rodrigo Caio

São Paulo

Born in Dracena, São Paulo, Rodrigo Caio is a product of São Paulo FC's academy and started his career as a defensive midfielder. In 2012, in a 3–2 win against Santos FC in the State League, he played as right back, with the responsibility of marking Neymar. After the game, Caio was praised by press for his success in holding down the santista forward. He executed the movimento do escorpião (In English, Scorpion Movement), a well known move in indoor soccer, to prevent some dribbles and shots from Neymar. In 2013, with Paulo Miranda and Edson Silva injured, Rodrigo Caio started playing as a centre back. After good performances, he was praised by coach Paulo Autuori who highlighted his contribution to São Paulo's defense. Caio continued to perform so well that Antônio Carlos, hired by the club in the middle of the Brazilian League season, was mostly confined to the substitutes' bench. On 2 August 2014, Rodrigo Caio damaged his anterior cruciate ligament, going on to miss a further several months. He returned to the field on 16 March 2015. On 12 June 2015, it was reported that Rodrigo Caio signed a five-year contract with La Liga side Valencia CF, for a €12.5 million fee plus four million more in add-ons. On 29 June 2015, the transfer to Valencia collapsed after the player failed two medicals.

Flamengo

On 29 December 2018, Rodrigo Caio joined Flamengo on a contract running until 2023. Flamengo agreed to pay €5 million for 45% of his economic rights…

On 13 May 2025, Rodrigo Caio returned to Flamengo after being named Filipe Luís' assistant coach.

Club

As of match played 5 December 2024.

International

As of match played 13 October 2020.

Club

São Paulo Copa Sudamericana: 2012 Flamengo Copa Libertadores: 2019, 2022 Recopa Sudamericana: 2020 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2019, 2020 Copa do Brasil: 2022 Supercopa do Brasil: 2020, 2021 Campeonato Carioca: 2019, 2020, 2021

International

Brazil Olympic Gold Medal: 2016 Brazil U20 Toulon Tournament: 2014

Individual

Toulon Tournament Golden Ball: 2014 South American Team of the Year: 2019 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year: 2019 Campeonato Carioca Team of the Year: 2019, 2020