Rubens Fernando Moedim
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Rubens Fernando Moedim (born 4 August 1982 in São Paulo
), aka Rubinho, is a Brazilian footballer
who plays for U.S. Città di Palermo
, as a goalkeeper,
, Rubinho played his first four professional seasons there. In January 2006, he signed with Portugal
's Vitória de Setúbal
, helping the sadinos achieve a final comfortable eighth eight position in the top division
.
Subsequently, he moved again to Italy
's top flight
, joining Genoa CFC
, where he was an undisputed starter from early on, achieving promotion in his first season.
On 6 August 2009, Rubinho joined U.S. Città di Palermo
in exchange for Marco Amelia
, whom occupied the same position, both valued €5 million; he signed a four-year contract. He was loaned out to A.S. Livorno Calcio
on February of the following year, after losing his place to young Salvatore Sirigu
.
On 29 June 2010, Chievo
initially agreed with Palermo to sign Rubinho on loan, subject to Stefano Sorrentino
's sale. The deal eventually collapsed but, on 31 August, he was loaned out to Torino F.C.
of the second division
.
Despite Sirigu refused to sign a new contract and was frozen by the team, Palermo used Francesco Benussi
instead in 2011–12 UEFA Europa League
third qualifying round, which was eliminated by FC Thun
, and Rubinho was left out from the squad and on the bench was Giacomo Brichetto
.
, being first-choice, and was noted as a player for the future by the media.
, he played for nearly 15 clubs during 16 years, namely Corithians and F.C. Internazionale Milano
.
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
), aka Rubinho, is a Brazilian footballer
Football in Brazil
Football is the most popular sport in Brazil. The Brazilian national football team has won the FIFA World Cup tournament a record 5 times, in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002, and is the only team to succeed in qualifying for every World Cup competition ever held. It is among the favourites to win...
who plays for U.S. Città di Palermo
U.S. Città di Palermo
Unione Sportiva Città di Palermo is an Italian football club from Palermo, Sicily which currently plays in Serie A, the top level of Italian football. Formed in 1900 as Anglo Panormitan Athletic and Football Club, the club had various names before assuming its final form in 1987 and is currently...
, as a goalkeeper,
Club career
Having started at Sport Club Corinthians PaulistaSport Club Corinthians Paulista
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, commonly just known as Corinthians , is a Brazilian football club based in the city of São Paulo. They play in the São Paulo state league, as well as the Brasileirão, Brazil's top national league...
, Rubinho played his first four professional seasons there. In January 2006, he signed with Portugal
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...
's Vitória de Setúbal
Vitória F.C.
Vitória Futebol Clube is a Portuguese sports club from the city of Setúbal. Popularly known as Vitória de Setúbal with the motto "A Vitória será nossa" .- Domestic :*Portuguese Liga: Runners-up 1971–72...
, helping the sadinos achieve a final comfortable eighth eight position in the top division
Portuguese Liga
The Primeira Liga , formerly called Primeira Divisão, currently named Liga ZON Sagres after their main sponsors, is the top professional association football division of the Portuguese football league system...
.
Subsequently, he moved again to Italy
Italy
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's top flight
Serie A
Serie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new...
, joining Genoa CFC
Genoa C.F.C.
Genoa Cricket and Football Club, commonly referred to simply as Genoa , is a professional Italian football club based in the city of Genoa, Liguria...
, where he was an undisputed starter from early on, achieving promotion in his first season.
On 6 August 2009, Rubinho joined U.S. Città di Palermo
U.S. Città di Palermo
Unione Sportiva Città di Palermo is an Italian football club from Palermo, Sicily which currently plays in Serie A, the top level of Italian football. Formed in 1900 as Anglo Panormitan Athletic and Football Club, the club had various names before assuming its final form in 1987 and is currently...
in exchange for Marco Amelia
Marco Amelia
Marco Amelia, Ufficiale OMRI is an Italian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A club Milan. He was part of the Italian squad that won the 2006 FIFA World Cup.-Early career:Amelia grew up as part of the Roma youth system...
, whom occupied the same position, both valued €5 million; he signed a four-year contract. He was loaned out to A.S. Livorno Calcio
A.S. Livorno Calcio
Associazione Sportiva Livorno Calcio is an Italian football club based in Livorno, Tuscany. The club was formed in 1915 and currently plays in Italian Serie B. The team's colors are dark red or maroon...
on February of the following year, after losing his place to young Salvatore Sirigu
Salvatore Sirigu
Salvatore Sirigu is an Italian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and Italy national football team.-Club career:...
.
On 29 June 2010, Chievo
A.C. ChievoVerona
Associazione Calcio Chievo Verona is a professional Italian football club named after and based in Chievo, a suburb of 2,800 inhabitants in Verona, Veneto, and owned by Paluani, a cake company and the inspiration for their original name, Paluani Chievo...
initially agreed with Palermo to sign Rubinho on loan, subject to Stefano Sorrentino
Stefano Sorrentino
Stefano Sorrentino is an Italian professional footballer, who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A club Chievo.- Club career :...
's sale. The deal eventually collapsed but, on 31 August, he was loaned out to Torino F.C.
Torino F.C.
Torino Football Club, commonly referred to as simply Torino, is a professional Italian football club based in Turin, Piedmont, that was founded in 1906. The club has spent most of its history in the top tier in Italian football....
of the second division
Serie B
Serie B, currently named Serie bwin due to sponsorship reasons, is the second-highest division in the Italian football league system after the Serie A. It is contested by 22 teams and organized by the Lega Serie B since July 2010, after the split of Lega Calcio that previously took care of both the...
.
Despite Sirigu refused to sign a new contract and was frozen by the team, Palermo used Francesco Benussi
Francesco Benussi
Francesco Benussi is an Italian football who plays goalkeeper for Palermo.-Venezia:Benussi started his career at Venezia, After he made his team debut in 1999–2000 season. He was loaned to Serie C1 clubs likes Lumezzane and Ascoli...
instead in 2011–12 UEFA Europa League
2011–12 UEFA Europa League
The 2011–12 UEFA Europa League is the third season of the competition since it was renamed from the UEFA Cup. It began on 30 June 2011 with the first legs of the first qualifying round, and will end on 9 May 2012 with the final to be held at Stadionul Național in Bucharest, Romania...
third qualifying round, which was eliminated by FC Thun
FC Thun
FC Thun 1898 is a Swiss football team from the Bernese Oberland town of Thun. The club currently plays in the Swiss Super League after being promoted in the 2009/10 season. The club plays at the Arena Thun which accommodates a total of 10,300 supporters, both seated and standing...
, and Rubinho was left out from the squad and on the bench was Giacomo Brichetto
Giacomo Brichetto
Giacomo Brichetto is an Italian professional football player. Currently, he plays for U.S. Città di Palermo.-External links:*...
.
International career
Rubinho represented his country in the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship2001 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in Argentina between June 17 and July 8, 2001. The 2001 championship was the 13th contested. The tournament took part in six cities, Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Mendoza, Rosario, Salta, and Mar del Plata...
, being first-choice, and was noted as a player for the future by the media.
Personal
Rubinho's older brother, Zé Elias, was also a professional footballer. A midfielderMidfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
, he played for nearly 15 clubs during 16 years, namely Corithians and F.C. Internazionale Milano
F.C. Internazionale Milano
Football Club Internazionale Milano, often referred to as Internazionale or simply Inter, is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Italy. Outside Italy, the club is often called Inter Milan. They are the reigning FIFA Club World champions and Coppa Italia holders.Inter have always...
.