Rodri

Professional Football (Soccer) Player - Defensive Midfielder

Spain Madrid, Spain

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Football (Soccer) Player - Defensive Midfielder
NationalitySpain
Date of Birth22/06/1996
Age29 years
BirthplaceMadrid, Spain

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameRodrigo Hernández Cascante
Current ClubManchester City
Jersey Number16
PositionMidfielder (Defensive/Holding)
Notable Achievement2024 Ballon d'Or winner - first Manchester City player to win this award

Physical Stats & More

Height6'3"
Weight181 lbs
Preferred FootRight

Educational Qualification(s)

DegreeBusiness Administration and Management
UniversityJaume I University, CastellĂłn de la Plana, Spain
Graduation Year2021

Family

Childhood SupportSupported Atlético Madrid as a boy

Career

Youth Career
  • Rayo Majadahonda (2006) - under-11 and under-12
  • AtlĂ©tico Madrid youth academy (2007-2013)
  • Villarreal youth academy (2013 onwards)
Professional Career
  • Club: Villarreal CF Period: 2015-2018 Appearances: 84 Debut: 17/12/2015 (Copa del Rey vs SD Huesca) La Liga Debut: April 2016
  • Club: AtlĂ©tico Madrid Period: 2018-2019 Appearances: 47 Goals: 3 Achievement: Won 2018 UEFA Super Cup
  • Club: Manchester City Period: 2019-present Joined: 04/07/2019 Contract Extension: Extended until 2027 (12/07/2022) Appearances: 193 Goals: 23 Assists: 21
International Career
Senior Debut2018
Caps6 seasons
Notable Achievements
  • Part of Under-19 squad that won 2015 European Championships (named in team of the tournament)
  • Helped Spain win Euro 2024
Major Trophies
  • Four consecutive Premier League titles (2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24)
  • UEFA Champions League 2022-23 (scored only goal in final vs Inter Milan)
  • Continental Treble 2022-23
  • Carabao Cup 2019-20
  • FA Cup 2023-24
  • UEFA Super Cup 2023-24
  • Euro 2024
Individual Awards
  • 2024 Ballon d'Or
  • 2022-23 UEFA Champions League Player of the Season
  • 2022-23 Champions League Player of the Match (Final)
InjuryACL and meniscus injury (22/09/2024) - ruled out for majority of 2024-25 season; returned 20/05/2025

Style Quotient

Playing StyleDefensive midfielder known for breaking up opposition attacks, wide passing range, technical ability, and tactical understanding
ComparisonCompared to Sergio Busquets

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Second male Spanish player to win Ballon d'Or after Luis Suárez (1960)
2. Regarded as one of Europe's most exciting defensive midfield prospects
3. Despite being a defensive midfielder, has contributed goals occasionally through set pieces
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