The FC Bengaluru United defence will be bolstered by the signing of Brazilian defender Jairo Rodrigues. Jairo has previously played in the ISL for Kerala Blasters. He started his professional career with América Futebol Clube in Brazil in 2011, having spent his developmental phase with Goiás Esporte Clube and Santos. He then moved to Bulgaria’s first league club Botev Vratsa. In 2015, Rodrigues moved top Portugal’s CD Trofense and featured in over 25 games in defence. He then joined Azerbaijani Premier League club Neftçi PFK, staying there for two years. Rodrigues had stints with Japanese club Montedio Yamagata, Iranian outfit Sepahan S.C. and Indonesian top-flight unit Persela Lamongan. Jairo brings with him agility, strength and a strong attacking instinct.
