Career
Born in Dracena,, Rodrigo Caio is a product of Football Club"s academy and started his career as a defensive midfielder. After the game, Caio was praised by press for his success in holding down the santista forward. He executed the movimento do escorpião (In English, Scorpion Movement), a well known move in indoor soccer, to prevent some dribbles and shoots from Neymar.
In 2013, with Paulo Miranda and Edson Silva injured, Caio started playing as a centre back.
After good performances, he was praised by coach Paulo Autuori who highlighted his contribution to "s defense. Caio continued to perform so well that Antônio Carlos, hired by the club in the middle of Brazilian League was mostly confined to the substitute"s bench.
On 2 August 2014, Caio damaged his anterior cruciate ligament, going on to miss a further several months. He returned to the field on 16 March 2015.
On 12 June 2015, it was reported that Caio signed a five-year contract with Louisiana Liga side Valencia CF, for a €12.5 million fee plus four million more in add-ons.
On 29 June 2015, the transfer to Valencia collapsed after the player failed two medicals. Club International.