How would you rate Rodriguinho’s season with São Paulo? Vote now! | OneFootball

Midfielder Rodriguinho experienced a breakthrough season in 2025 during his fourth year with São Paulo's professional team. Trained in Cotia, the 21-year-old player gained prominence with the arrival of Hernán Crespo and became one of the coach's trusted players throughout the year.

In the season, Rodriguinho played 28 matches, starting 13 of them, scoring one goal and providing one assist. According to SofaScore data, the midfielder took 33 shots, hitting the target ten times, in addition to recording 24 key passes and creating four big chances.

Despite his technical growth, the young player couldn't shake off physical problems that affected much of the São Paulo squad. In February, he suffered a left knee injury and was sidelined for 66 days. He returned in the match against Náutico in the Copa do Brasil at Morumbi, where he scored his only goal of the season.

With Crespo's arrival and Oscar out of action due to various issues, including vertebra fractures, a calf injury, and a vasovagal syncope condition, Rodriguinho was promoted to the role of the team's main playmaker. During this period, he played 18 consecutive matches, starting 12 of them.

However, in the second half of the year, his performance declined. The midfielder lost consistency, stopped contributing offensively, and felt knee pain again in October. As he was preparing to return, he developed a respiratory condition that sidelined him for the rest of the season.

But, ultimately, how do you evaluate Rodriguinho's performance for São Paulo in 2025?

Uncertain Future at São Paulo

With a contract valid until the end of 2026 and no progress in renewal talks, Rodriguinho's future at the club is uncertain. Recently, his name was mentioned in a potential negotiation with Botafogo, which would also involve Bobadilla and Pablo Maia.

Given this scenario, São Paulo might choose to use the player as a bargaining chip in a permanent deal, avoiding the risk of facing a contractual impasse and losing the athlete at the end of the contract, as recently happened with the departure of full-back Welington.

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