Rodolfo (footballer, born 1982)

Rodolfo Dantas Bispo (born 23 October 1982) is a Brazilian football coach and a former player who played center-back or central midfielder. He is an assistant coach with the Russian club FC Akhmat Grozny.

Club
Rodolfo joined Fluminense of Rio de Janeiro, a traditional rival state in football. While at Fluminense, he played against future teammate Kléber at Copa Sudamericana.

Rodolfo joined Dynamo Kyiv in July 2004.

Rodolfo joined Lokomotiv Moscow in January 2007. After Bilyaletdinov's departure to Everton, Rodolfo took his role and was appointed Lokomotiv's new captain.

On 6 March 2015, Rodolfo joined FC Terek Grozny.

On 27 May 2019, FC Akhmat Grozny announced the retirement of Rodolfo as a player and that he will join club's coaching staff.

International
Rodolfo is capped for Brazil in 2004 CONMEBOL Men Pre-Olympic Tournament.

Style of play
Rodolfo's style of play resembles that of his hero, Brazil captain Lucio. As with Lucio style, Rodolfo also contributes in attack by frequently making long runs into the opponent's half using his technique and speed to full effect. Rodolfo is not shy in front of the net and has scored many important goals for Lokomotiv. He also possesses a good long shot.

Honours
Fluminense
 * Campeonato Carioca: 2002

Dynamo Kyiv
 * Ukrainian Cup (2): 2004–05, 2005–06
 * Ukrainian Super Cup (2): 2005, 2006

Lokomotiv Moscow
 * Russian Cup (1): 2006–07