See how Rony could become a key player for Vojvoda at Santos | OneFootball

Santos is experiencing a challenging start to the year and, in an attempt to improve results, has signed Rony. The experienced forward arrives to boost the offensive system but can contribute much more, both on and off the field.

At 30 years old, the player boasts a successful career, especially at Palmeiras, where he won two Libertadores (2020 and 2021), two Brazilian Championships (2022 and 2023), four Paulista Championships (2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024), one Copa do Brasil (2020), one Recopa (2022), and one Brazilian Supercup (2023).

In 2025, he played for Atlético-MG. With Galo, he was the Minas Gerais champion and runner-up in the South American Cup. Now, he aims to bring his experience to Peixe, which seeks to end a nearly 10-year drought without lifting a top-tier trophy.

“I believe that with each passing year I learn new things. New roles emerge that I didn't even know I could perform. Everything generates confidence. You need to have confidence to do things. I have the experience to know that you need to keep a calm head to do things, regardless of the pressure. You need to keep your feet on the ground. Football has phases. This can help and hinder,” said the number 11.

Experience and Youth

Rony can also play a significant role in the development of the Meninos da Vila. The forward has a journey marked by difficulties until reaching professional football, an experience that can serve as inspiration and guidance for the young players on the team.

“For the youth, I can share a bit of my experience, what I've lived and won. I hope to help them a lot, with words, on the field, and some tips. I will help in the best way possible. The most important thing is for our team to win and become stronger,” he declared.

Coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda has some young players in the squad and has been heavily pressured to give them more opportunities. In the offensive sector, the club has Robinho Jr. and Mateus Xavier, forwards developed in the youth system with characteristics similar to Rony's.

Wildcard

In addition to helping the younger players, another factor that could make Rony a key player is his versatility. Able to perform in different roles in the offensive sector, the forward emerges as a strategic option for Juan Pablo Vojvoda, who tends to explore this characteristic throughout the season.

“In the first conversation with Vojvoda, we talked about positions, but I said that regardless of anything, he could be sure that regardless of the role, I want to help. I can help from midfield forward. We didn't talk about positions. He just told me that I could help in some roles. I said I was willing to help in the best way possible. The most important thing is for Santos to win. That's my mindset,” Rony said.

At Santos, the tendency is for Rony to play on the wings, as Juan Pablo Vojvoda counts on Gabigol for the center forward role. On the wings, in fact, the squad has fewer options, which could expand the space for the number 11.

Former Atlético-MG forward, Rony joins Peixe permanently with a three-year contract. He already made his debut last Saturday in the 2-0 defeat to São Paulo in the Paulista Championship.

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Next Santos Game

Game: Santos vs São Paulo (second round of the Brazilian Championship) Date and time: 02/04 (Wednesday), at 8 PM (Brasília time) Location: Vila Belmiro, in Santos (SP)

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