Sandro

Defensive Midfielder - Rio Ave
20 Jan 2028
Thursday
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Events

108

  1. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  2. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  3. He has said it out loud: A settled future

    Mind

  4. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  5. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  6. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  7. Responded to a passionate pre-match team talk

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  8. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  9. He has made a formal demand: To finish on his own terms

    Mind

  10. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  11. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  12. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  13. Encouraged by the manager after his decisive contribution

    Minor
    Cause
    He made the moment that decided the match. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  14. Made a decisive contribution in a tight match

  15. Supporters lifted him after a decisive contribution

    Moderate
    Cause
    He made the moment that decided the match. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.

  16. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  17. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  18. Weighing up retirement

    Minor
    Cause
    He is deep into the late stage of his career.; His playing role has shrunk sharply.

  19. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  20. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  21. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  22. Window closed with no move

  23. He has said it out loud: Out, anywhere

    Mind

  24. Asked the club to find him a new team

    Minor
    Cause
    Ongoing dressing-room dynamics drove this.

  25. Returning loanee is competing for his place João Tomé

    Serious
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  26. Told he is not in the manager's plans

  27. He has started to want: Out, anywhere

    Mind

  28. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  29. Helped the team qualify for Europe

  30. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  31. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  32. He has come to believe: His word is worth nothing — Fabio Soares

    Mind

  33. He got what he wanted: The manager’s trust

    Mind

  34. Manager broke a promise

    Serious
    Cause
    Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.

  35. He has come to believe: The two of them clashed — Fabio Soares

    Mind

  36. Squad status changed

  37. Weighing up retirement

    Minor
    Cause
    He is deep into the late stage of his career.; His playing role has shrunk sharply.

  38. Responded well in training to recent criticism

    Moderate
    Cause
    He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.

  39. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Surplus to squad requirements
    Who
    Board

  40. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  41. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  42. Promised playing time by manager

  43. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  44. Promised playing time by manager

  45. Left out of the matchday squad

    Major
    Cause
    The current formation has no natural role for him.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  46. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  47. Promised playing time by manager

  48. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  49. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Cause
    The current formation has no natural role for him.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  50. Frustrated by his tactical role

    Serious
    Cause
    A change in shape has shifted what is being asked of him.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  51. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  52. Promised playing time by manager

  53. Left out of the matchday squad

    Major
    Cause
    The current formation has no natural role for him.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  54. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  55. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  56. Promised playing time by manager

  57. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.

  58. Left out of the matchday squad

    Major
    Cause
    The current formation has no natural role for him.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  59. Hurt by being benched for a big match

    Major
    Cause
    The manager left him out of the starting XI. in the title decider
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  60. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  61. Promised playing time by manager

  62. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  63. Promised playing time by manager

  64. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $571.4K/y

  65. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $571.4K/y
    Who
    Soares Fabio

  66. Enzo, a compatriot, joined the squad

    Moderate
    Cause
    Shared nationality and language helped this take root. Sharing a nationality opened the door for the bond.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.

  67. Left out of the matchday squad

    Serious
    Cause
    The current formation has no natural role for him.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  68. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  69. Promised playing time by manager

  70. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  71. Promised playing time by manager

  72. Manager trust is growing

    Moderate
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  73. Left out of the matchday squad

    Serious
    Cause
    The current formation has no natural role for him.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  74. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  75. Promised playing time by manager

  76. Left out of the matchday squad

    Major
    Cause
    The current formation has no natural role for him.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  77. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  78. Left out of the matchday squad

    Serious
    Cause
    The current formation has no natural role for him.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  79. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  80. Promised playing time by manager

  81. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  82. Promised playing time by manager

  83. He has started to want: A settled future

    Mind

  84. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  85. Promised playing time by manager

  86. Left out of the matchday squad

    Serious
    Cause
    The current formation has no natural role for him.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  87. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  88. Promised playing time by manager

  89. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  90. Promised playing time by manager

  91. Left out of the matchday squad

    Major
    Cause
    The current formation has no natural role for him.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  92. Hurt by being benched for a big match

    Major
    Cause
    The manager left him out of the starting XI. in the title decider
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  93. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  94. Promised playing time by manager

  95. Settling well in a culturally familiar country

    Minor
    Cause
    The country and culture suit him.; A move home or to a favoured club has been linked.

  96. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  97. Promised playing time by manager

  98. He has made a formal demand: First-team football

    Mind

  99. Left out of the matchday squad

    Serious
    Cause
    The current formation has no natural role for him.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  100. Frustrated by his tactical role

    Serious
    Cause
    A change in shape has shifted what is being asked of him.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  101. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  102. Promised playing time by manager

  103. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  104. Promised playing time by manager

  105. He has started to want: The manager’s trust

    Mind

  106. He has said it out loud: First-team football

    Mind

  107. He has started to want: First-team football

    Mind

  108. Signed as a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Rio Ave