ratings updated 20 Aug 2026
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Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Bahia.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 11 | 1 | 0 | 479 | 6.88 |
 Copa Do Brasil | 2 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 6.35 |
 CONMEBOL Libertadores | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 6.5 |
Scout report
Rodrigo Nestor is a 26-year-old central midfielder at Bahia, rated 60.2 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 84th of 356 on scout potential in the Serie A. In his prime years, he has been a rotation option this season (52.3% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.78 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Nestor.
Judged on this season alone, Nestor graded 29 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 38th of 73 of the 73 central midfielders in the Serie A, on 1 goal, 3 assists and 2.776 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 17 → 29). Over the 7 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2022/23.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 60, top 31% of the 73 central midfielders in the Serie A. At 26 Nestor is in his prime years, and a market index of 28.6 reflects that trajectory.
Below his 2022/23 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.
Output in context · Bahia finished 7th of 20 · a mid-table side
2.78 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 5 clean sheets across 24 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 3 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.25 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 52.3% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
Outlook
With a Rating of 60.2, Nestor carries the 22nd-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Serie A (top 31%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.78 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the Serie A with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
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