Voting for the 15th edition of the Samba Gold trophy, rewarding the best Brazilian players of the year in the men’s, women’s and U23 categories, is now open. Who will succeed Neymar? Voting is open to the public and we will know the winner in almost a month.
Among the 10 players competing in the men’s category this year, we find the talented Madrilenian Rodrygo. Discover in detail his exceptional performances during the year 2023 to decide if you want to give it your vote.
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Rodrygo sheet for the year 2023
Rodrygo, during this year, played a total of 55 matches between the end of the 2022/2023 season and the start of the 2023/2024 season, representing both the Brazilian National Team and Real Madrid.
Statistics in 2023
- Matches played: 55
- Goals scored: 18
- Assists: 7
Titles won in 2023
- Club World Cup: 1
- Copa Del Rey: 1
- European Super Cup: 1
Highlights in 2023
Double in the quarter-final second leg of the Champions League against Chelsea
Rodrygo played a crucial role in Real Madrid’s 2022/2023 Champions League campaign, which ended with a semi-final defeat to eventual champions Manchester City. In the quarter-final second leg against Chelsea, Rodrygo scored a decisive double, allowing Real to reach the semi-final.
Double in the Copa del Rey final
In the Copa del Rey final against Osasuna, Rodrygo stood out as the only scorer of the match, scoring a brace that gave Real Madrid the title. This triumph marked a historic moment for the club, ending a wait of more than 10 years since their last title in this competition.
Samba Gold 2023: voting is now open
The nominees for the Samba Gold 2023 awards have already been announced and voting is open. Choose your favorite candidates in each category!
