Rodrigo Pinho

Rodrigo Cunha Pereira de Pinho (born 30 May 1991) is a German-born Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Primeira Liga club Estrela da Amadora.

Club career Early career Born in Henstedt-Ulzburg, Germany while his father Nando was representing Hamburger SV, Pinho joined Bangu's youth setup in 2010, aged already 19. He made his debuts as a senior for the club in the following year's Copa Rio, but suffered a serious knee injury which took him out for six months.

Cabofriense (loan) In 2013, he was loaned to Cabofriense until the end of the year, but was recalled in September.

Madureira On 30 April 2014 Pinho was loaned to Madureira until December. In December, he opted not to renew his contract with Bangu, and signed permanently for Madura in the following month.

Braga On 4 June 2015, after being the second top goalscorer of 2015 Campeonato Carioca, Pinho signed a four-year deal with Primeira Liga side S.C. Braga. He made his debut on the competition on 16 August, starting in a 2–1 home win against C.D. Nacional.

Marítimo On 29 June 2017, Pinho signed a four-year contract with Marítimo.

Benfica On 23 June 2021, Pinho joined Benfica on a five-year deal with the club. However, he was quickly ruled out for all the rest of the season after just 3 games (one goal), due to a ruptured cruciate ligament.

Coritiba On 29 December 2022, Pinho moved from Benfica to Brazilian club Coritiba in a €2,5 million transfer. On 3 January 2024, his contract with Coritiba was terminated by mutual agreement.

Estrela da Amadora On the same day he left Coritiba, Pinho returned to Portugal, signing a one-and-a-half-year contract with Primeira Liga side Estrela da Amadora.

Career statistics

Honors Cabofriense Campeonato Carioca Série A2: 2013

Benfica Primeira Liga: 2022–23

Individual LPFP Primeira Liga Best Goal: 2017–18, Primeira Liga Forward of the Month: November 2020