Rodrigo Tabata (full name: Rodrigo Barbosa Tabata) is a professional footballer born on November 19, 1980, in Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil. Although Brazilian by birth, he became a naturalized Qatari citizen and represented the Qatar national team during his international career.

• Position: Attacking midfielder / Winger
• Club career highlights:
  • Early career in Brazil with clubs including Náutico, Santa Cruz and Grêmio Barueri.
  • Moved to Turkey briefly with Al-Rayyan? (note: main notable period in Qatar) — most prominent spell was in Qatar with Al Rayyan SC and later Al Sadd SC, where he had significant success.
  • Key achievements at club level include league titles and domestic cup successes in the Qatar Stars League and strong individual performances as a creative playmaker and goal-scorer.
• Qatar national team: After naturalization, Tabata earned caps for the Qatar national team and featured in international competitions during his eligibility period for Qatar.
• Style of play: Technical playmaker with good vision, set-piece ability, and an eye for goal. Comfortable playing centrally or on the flank, contributing assists and goals.
• Notable traits: Intelligent positioning, creativity in the final third, reliable free-kick and penalty taker.

Rodrigo Tabata is often remembered for his influential role in Qatari club football and for being among several Brazilian-born players who represented Qatar after naturalization, contributing experience and attacking quality to both club and country.