06.02.2026 00:33
Rodrigo Tabata, the 45-year-old former footballer of Beşiktaş, has transferred to the Qatari Second Division team Al-Markhiya. Speaking after the transfer, Tabata said, "A new excitement. As always, I will do my best for this club now as well."
Rodrigo Tabata, who transferred to Beşiktaş for a record fee while wearing the Gaziantepspor jersey, made a surprise transfer at the age of 45.
TRANSFERRED AT THE AGE OF 45
The 45-year-old Tabata, who is currently playing in the Qatar 2nd League, transferred from Al-Kharitiyath to Al-Markhiya. After the transfer, Tabata stated, "A new excitement. As always, I will do my best for this club now as well."
TRANSFERRED FOR 8 MILLION EUROS
Tabata, who signed with Beşiktaş for a transfer fee of 8 million Euros and was the most expensive transfer for the black-and-whites at that time, had not returned to our country despite his name being associated with Turkish teams from time to time.
ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC FIGURES IN QATAR FOOTBALL
Continuing to sign professional contracts at an age when many of his colleagues have taken on coaching roles, Tabata has managed to become one of the most iconic figures in Qatari football.