Rolando Jorge Ferreira Neto (born 31 March 1985) is a professional footballer who plays as a central defender. Born in São Paulo, Brazil, he was raised in Portugal and elected to represent the Portuguese national team at senior international level.
Club career
- Sporting CP – Rolando began his senior career with Sporting CP, making his professional debut in the Primeira Liga in 2005.
- S.L. Benfica – In 2007 he transferred to Benfica, where he became a regular starter and made over 200 league appearances, contributing to several domestic league titles and cup victories.
- Granada CF – In 2015 he moved to Spanish side Granada CF, initially on loan before signing permanently.
- Inter Milan – During his time with Granada, Rolando spent a loan period at Italian club Inter Milan.
International career
Rolando earned 36 caps for the Portugal national team between 2007 and 2015. He was selected for the UEFA European Championship squads in 2008 and 2012, and participated in the qualification campaigns for the FIFA World Cup.
Style of play
Known for his aerial ability, positional awareness, and composure on the ball, Rolando primarily operated as a centre‑back but was also capable of covering as a defensive midfielder when required.
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