Rodrigo Junior Paula Silva

Rodrigo Junior Paula Silva (born 7 May 1988, in Duque de Caxias), also called Digão, is a Brazilian footballer. He made his debut for the club in a draw against Náutico. In his first season with the club, he featured eight times in league matches but did not score a goal. He played further three times for the club in league, against Atlético Goianiense, Atlético Mineiro and Vitória. On 2 November 2011, he signed a contract extension, keeping him at the club till December 2013. and Grêmio. In the 2013 season, he played the whole 90 minutes of twelve league matches and also featured four times for the side in Copa Libertadores.

Al-Hilal In December 2013, Digão signed for Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal for £ 6.5 million, joining former Brazilian teammate Thiago Neves. He made his debut against Al Ahli. In the second leg, the clubs drew as the Australian club was crowned winner.

Return to Brazil with Cruzeiro In July 2017, Digão was signed by Brazilian giants Cruzeiro, once again joining his former teammate Thiago Neves, who played a part in the negotiations, along with former teammates Dedé and Rafael Sóbis, who were also part of Cruzeiro's squad. Digão signed a three-year deal with the Brazilian team. This marked the defense-man return to the Brazilian Serie A after over four years playing for Middle Eastern clubs.

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Honours

Club Fluminense Taça Guanabara: 2012 Rio de Janeiro State League: 2012 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2010, 2012

Al-Hilal Kings Cup: 2015 Saudi Super Cup: 2015 Saudi Crown Prince Cup: 2015–16

Buriram United Thai League 1: 2021–22 Thai FA Cup: 2021–22