35. Rodrigo Possebon
Saturday, 06 September 08, 09:28 PM
| Birthdate: | 13 Feb 1989 |
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| Birthplace: | Sapucaia do Sul, Brazil |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Appearances: | 2 |
| Goals: | 0 |
| Joined United: | 31 Jan 2008 |
| United Debut: | 17 Aug 2008 v Newcastle (H) |
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Elegant and composed in possession but full of energy, Rodrigo Possebon is an archetypal box-to-box midfielder.
He joined United in January 2008 from Brazil's Sporting Club Internacional and was immediately handed a senior squad number (34, although he was later registered as 35 for the 2008/09
season).
Possebon's path to Old Trafford was greatly facilitated by his father's Italian heritage, giving the youngster an Italian passport and negating the need for a work permit.
A fluent English-speaker, he quickly assimilated to life in England and made his debut for
the Reserves in a 2-0 Manchester Senior Cup win over Manchester City in February 2008.
The youngster's neat performance carried some promise, leading Academy Manager Brian McClair to admit: "It looks as if he's got quite a bit of talent."
Possebon excelled on his non-competitve debut for the first team in July 2008, helping United to victory over the Kaizer Chiefs in the Vodacom Challenge final in South Africa
following a late call-up to the squad. "Rodrigo used the ball well and I think the lad has got a chance," commented Sir Alex afterwards.
The
youngster didn't have to wait long for his senior debut, coming on as a substitute in United's first fixture of 2008/09, the 1-1 draw against Newcastle United. Again he looked calm and
confident on the ball, rarely giving away possession and never shirking challenges in the centre of the park.
He was handed his big chance on 17 August 2008 after coming on as a substitute for Ryan Giggs in the 1-1 draw with Newcastle in the Reds' opening game of the 2008/09 campaign. Although he was
unable to help United to victory, he looked more than comfortable in his new surroundings.
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