Rui Miguel Rodrigues
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Rui Miguel Melo Rodrigues (born 15 November 1983), known as Rui Miguel, is a Portuguese
footballer who plays for FC Krasnodar
in Russia
, as an attacking midfielder.
, Rui Miguel began playing for hometown's Académico Futebol Clube
, first appearing as a senior in division three
. In 2004, he stayed in that level, signing with Sporting da Covilhã.
Miguel moved into the top level in the following season, with Associação Naval 1º de Maio
; his competition debut took place on August 26, 2005, as he played 36 minutes in the club's 2–3 home loss against F.C. Porto, and he would play the vast majority of that campaign also from the bench.
Rui Miguel started 2006–07 again in the third division, with S.L. Nelas
. However, in January 2007, he moved to Poland
and signed with Zagłębie Lubin. After one 1/2 years he returned to his country, where he finally would make a name for himself in the topflight, first with F.C. Paços de Ferreira.
Miguel signed with Vitória Sport Clube for the 2009–10 season. Never an undisputed started except for the league's final games (four of his five goals came during that strecth), he contributed solidly as the Guimarães
side finished sixth and nearly qualified for the UEFA Europa League, namely netting a last-minute
equalizer against eventually fourth-placed Sporting Clube de Portugal (1–1, at home).
After two seasons in Minho and 51 official appearances, Rui Miguel signed for Russia
n club FC Krasnodar
for €
1 million euros.
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
footballer who plays for FC Krasnodar
FC Krasnodar
FC Krasnodar is a Russian association football club from Krasnodar. In 2009 the club was promoted to the Russian First Division, the second highest division of the Russian football league system despite finishing Zone South of Second Division as 3rd. In 2009 club finished as 10th...
in Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
, as an attacking midfielder.
Football career
Born in ViseuViseu
Viseu is both a city and a municipality in the Dão-Lafões Subregion of Centro Region, Portugal. The municipality, with an area of 507.1 km², has a population of 99,593 , and the city proper has 47,250...
, Rui Miguel began playing for hometown's Académico Futebol Clube
Académico de Viseu F.C.
Académico de Viseu Futebol Clube is a Portuguese football club based in Viseu. Founded in 1917 and refounded in 2005, it currently plays in the fourth division, holding home games at Estádio do Fontelo, with a 15,000-seat capacity.-History:...
, first appearing as a senior in division three
Portuguese Second Division
The Portuguese Second Division is a football league in Portugal, situated at the third level of the Portuguese football league system...
. In 2004, he stayed in that level, signing with Sporting da Covilhã.
Miguel moved into the top level in the following season, with Associação Naval 1º de Maio
Associação Naval 1º de Maio
Associação Naval 1º de Maio, commonly known as Naval, is a Portuguese football club based in Figueira da Foz, Coimbra District. Founded on 1 May 1893, it currently plays in the second division, holding home games at Estádio Municipal José Bento Pessoa, with a capacity for 12,630 spectators.Naval is...
; his competition debut took place on August 26, 2005, as he played 36 minutes in the club's 2–3 home loss against F.C. Porto, and he would play the vast majority of that campaign also from the bench.
Rui Miguel started 2006–07 again in the third division, with S.L. Nelas
S.L. Nelas
Sport Lisboa E Nelas are a Portuguese football club, located in the village of Nelas, district of Viseu. The club was established in 1939 and apparently is a branch club of both Sporting CP and S.L. Benfica, Cavaca Luis is the current president. In the 2007-2008 season it is in division 2,the third...
. However, in January 2007, he moved to Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
and signed with Zagłębie Lubin. After one 1/2 years he returned to his country, where he finally would make a name for himself in the topflight, first with F.C. Paços de Ferreira.
Miguel signed with Vitória Sport Clube for the 2009–10 season. Never an undisputed started except for the league's final games (four of his five goals came during that strecth), he contributed solidly as the Guimarães
Guimarães
Guimarães Municipality is located in northwestern Portugal in the province of Minho and in the Braga District. It contains the city of Guimarães.The present Mayor is António Magalhães Silva, elected by the Socialist Party.-Parishes:-Economy:...
side finished sixth and nearly qualified for the UEFA Europa League, namely netting a last-minute
Last-minute goal
The term "last-minute goal" is used in sport, primarily association football, to describe a goal scored very late in a game. It may not necessarily refer to a goal scored in the actual final minute...
equalizer against eventually fourth-placed Sporting Clube de Portugal (1–1, at home).
After two seasons in Minho and 51 official appearances, Rui Miguel signed for Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n club FC Krasnodar
FC Krasnodar
FC Krasnodar is a Russian association football club from Krasnodar. In 2009 the club was promoted to the Russian First Division, the second highest division of the Russian football league system despite finishing Zone South of Second Division as 3rd. In 2009 club finished as 10th...
for €
Euro
The euro is the official currency of the eurozone: 17 of the 27 member states of the European Union. It is also the currency used by the Institutions of the European Union. The eurozone consists of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,...
1 million euros.