Rodrigo Melo (footballer, born 1982)

Rodrigo Melo e Lima (born 30 June 1982) is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a defender.

Career
Melo began in the youth system of Rio de Janeiro club Botafogo. He played for Bangu in the 2009 Campeonato Carioca, making his professional bow against Macaé on 1 February. He was selected six further times for the club. Later that year, Melo joined Second Division side Quissamã. However, he was soon forced to retire due to injury issues.