Rodri
Manchester City (#16)•Defensive Midfielder (Single Pivot)•30 yrs (Spain)
Rodri
Manchester City
Personal & Contract Details
Career Honors & Silverware
- 🏆Ballon d'Or Winner, 2024
- 🏆UEFA Euro 2024 Champion
- 🏆UEFA Champions League Winner, 2023
- 🏆4x Premier League Champion (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
Entire Career Performance Statistics
Total career match statistics dynamically updated with live API data
Since joining Manchester City in 2019 for €70M, Rodri has won 4 Premier League titles, the UEFA Champions League (scoring the winning goal in the 2023 final), and UEFA Euro 2024 with Spain.
Performance Radar Metrics (90th Percentile)
Compared against European top-5 league players in position.
Chief Scout Verdict & Tactical Role
- • Leads all European midfielders in progressive pass completion (12.4 per 90).
- • Scored the winning goal in the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final against Inter Milan.
- • Ballon d'Or Nominee and UEFA Euro 2024 Player of the Tournament.
Who Is Rodri?
Rodrigo Hernández Cascante, known as Rodri, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City and the Spain national team. Known for his passing, tackling, and positional sense, he is widely regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders in world football.
Academy Roots & Career Path
Rodri developed in Rayo Majadahonda and Atlético Madrid youth setups before breaking into senior football at Villarreal CF, where he established himself as Spain's premier holding midfielder.
Kylian Mbappé Full Transfer History
Verified transfer market records from youth academy to Real Madrid| Season | Date | Left | Joined | Market Value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/20 | 04/07/2019 | Atlético Madrid | Man City | €80.00m | €70.00m |
| 18/19 | 01/07/2018 | Villarreal CF | Atlético Madrid | €20.00m | €20.00m |
Family Background & Personal Representation
Mbappé's family story adds important context to his identity both on and off the pitch. His father, Wilfrid Mbappé, comes from Cameroon, while his mother, Fayza Lamari, is a former handball player born in Algeria who serves as a shareholder at SM Caen.
- •Studied Business Administration and Management at Universidad de Castellón while playing in La Liga.
Frequently Asked Questions
What trophies has Rodri won?
Rodri has won the Ballon d'Or, UEFA Euro 2024, UEFA Champions League, 4 Premier League titles, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup.