Adi Rocha Sobrinho Filho (born 15 December 1985), commonly known as Adi Rocha or simply Adi, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a striker.
Adi was born in Riachão, Maranhão.
Adi transferred to Energie Cottbus from Austria Kärnten in the 2009 winter transfer window after scoring 10 goals in 17 games. After he was injured in his first match in the Bundesliga, Adi was not able to play anymore due to a severe injury (persistent cartilage damage). After being sidelined for two years, his contract was terminated at the end of the 2010âÂÂ11 season.
Adi went to Liga I side Concordia Chiajna to restart his career. Not being held back by knee problems, he had a great spell at Chiajna, scoring eight goals from 15 games, to help his team avoid relegation to Liga II.
In May 2012, Adi was brought to FCSB by his former Concordia Chiajna manager LaurenÃÂiu Reghecampf. On 23 July, he made his first appearance for FCSB in a game against his former team Concordia Chiajna which ended in a 1âÂÂ0 victory for the Bucharest team. He scored his first goal a week later against Astra PloieÃÂti in a dramatic game that ended with the 4âÂÂ3 victory of his team. On 30 August, he scored two goals against Ekranas in the Europa League play-off, to secure FCSB their presence in the group stages.
In July 2014, he signed with à ½algiris Vilnius.
FCSB
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à ½algiris Vilnius