Rodrigo Peters Marques

Rodrigo Peters Marques (born 16 May 1985), known as Café, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
He also holds Italian passport as second nationality. He also known as Rodrigo in early career.

Biography

Born in Curitiba, Café started his career at Coritiba Foot Ball Club. He signed a 5-year contract in January 2004. In 2006 season, he was the third keeper behind Artur and Kleber. He played once with the club in 2007 Copa do Brasil first round, replacing Marcelo Bonan as starting XI who played the first leg of the first round. After Artur re-signed with club, Artur played the rest of the Cup matches. Since the signing of Édson Bastos, Café became the third choice.

Europe

In August 2007 he was signed by Naval along with Eanes. He was the third keeper of the team, behind Taborda and Wilson Júnior.

In February 2009, he left for Italian 4th level club Barletta. He was the backup keeper for Claudio Furlan.

In January 2010, he returned to Brazil, for América (RJ), signed a 1-year contract. He was the backup keeper for Roberto. He made his first start in 2010 Taça Rio, however he was sent off in the 89th minute.

Before the start of 2010 Campeonato Brasileiro Série D, in mid-2010, Café returned to Italy, for Serie B club Varese and as the third keeper behind Mathieu Moreau and Massimo Zappino. He played the pre-season friendly against A.C. Milan in July 2010.

In January 2011 he left for Brussels along with Edenilson Bergonsi as part of co-operation plan of the 2 clubs.

Honours

• Campeonato Carioca: 2010