Rodri
Midfielder·Manchester City·Spain·Born 22 June 1996·Madrid, Spain
Biography
Rodrigo Hernandez Cascante, known as Rodri, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Manchester City and the Spain national team. He began at Villarreal before joining Manchester City in 2019.
Rodri has developed into the best defensive midfielder in world football. He won the Ballon d'Or in 2024 and was Player of the Tournament at UEFA Euro 2024, scoring the winning goal in the final.
Career History
Villarreal
2015-2018 · La Liga breakthrough
Manchester City
2019- · Best in the world
Spain
2018- · Euro 2024 winner
Playing Style
Rodri is the complete defensive midfielder, combining physical presence, tactical intelligence, and technical excellence. His positioning and reading of the game are extraordinary. In possession, he dictates tempo with his passing range and his ability to receive the ball under pressure.
Achievements & Honors
- Ballon d'Or winner (2024)
- UEFA Euro 2024 winner (Player of the Tournament)
- UEFA Champions League winner (2023)
- Premier League champion (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
- UEFA Nations League winner (2023)
Interesting Facts
- •Rodri scored the winning goal in the 2023 Champions League final.
- •He was named Player of the Tournament at Euro 2024.
- •Rodri is the first defensive midfielder to win the Ballon d'Or since 1990.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Rodri win the Ballon d'Or?
2024, becoming the first defensive midfielder to do so in over 30 years.
What position does Rodri play?
Defensive midfielder, operating as the pivot.