From summer 2025, Section Paloise needed to identify a profile matching its need for the 2026-2027 season: a versatile, young back with room to progress and a genuine competitive spirit.
Rodrigo Marta showed top-tier performances in Pro D2, but with a factor to weigh into the decision: his non-JIFF status.
Activrep matched the profile against the club's need through its Recruitment Scorecard, an assessment method combining objective data, market intelligence, on-the-ground feedback, and human judgment. The analysis is built around three dimensions. Performance: one of the most dominant under-26 backs in Pro D2. Adaptation: progression already demonstrated from Nationale to Pro D2, across different environments. Personality: a competitive profile, confirmed by feedback from his various coaching staffs. Once the profile and the need were aligned, the work continued through activation, aligning the different parties, and negotiation.
Rodrigo Marta signs a two-season contract with Section Paloise.
A good recruitment starts well before the negotiation.