Rodri
CDM · Manchester City · Spain
Quick facts
Core profile details at a glance.
Born
June 22, 1996
Zodiac
♋ Cancer
About
Rodri is a world-class defensive midfielder who plays for Manchester City and Spain. The Madrid-born midfielder is widely regarded as the best in his position, combining exceptional passing range with tactical intelligence and defensive discipline. Rodri was instrumental in Manchester City's treble and Spain's Euro 2024 triumph.
Strengths
- +Exceptional passing range
- +Tactical intelligence
- +Positional discipline
- +Long-range shooting
- +Composure under pressure
Weaknesses
- −Pace when exposed
- −Can be too conservative
- −Aerial duels against physical opponents
Role in the XI
Rodri plays as the single pivot, dropping between center-backs to create numerical superiority and launching attacks with his passing.
Skill Profile
Rating breakdown and core attribute balance.
65
PAC
77
SHO
86
PAS
80
DRI
84
DEF
84
PHY
Career Timeline
Club progression, international milestones, and current status.
Born in Spain
Rodri was born on June 22, 1996 in Spain.
Played for Villarreal B
Played for Villarreal B, making 39 appearances and scoring 1 goal.
Played for Villarreal
Played for Villarreal, making 63 appearances and scoring 1 goal.
Played for Atlético Madrid
Played for Atlético Madrid, making 34 appearances and scoring 3 goals.
Joined Manchester City
Signed for Manchester City, making 192 appearances and scoring 23 goals.
Played for Manchester City
Played for Manchester City.
International debut for Spain
Made senior international debut for Spain. Has earned 55 caps and scored 5 goals for the national team.
Played for Manchester City
Played for Manchester City.
Played for Manchester City
Played for Manchester City.
Played for Manchester City
Played for Manchester City.
Played for Manchester City
Played for Manchester City.
Played for Manchester City
Played for Manchester City.
Played for Manchester City
Played for Manchester City.
Current Status
Currently playing for Manchester City and preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Spain.
Career History
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Villarreal B | 2015–2016 | 39 | 1 | - |
Manchester City | 2019–Present | 192 | 23 | - |
Villarreal | 2015–2018 | 63 | 1 | - |
Atlético Madrid | 2018–2019 | 34 | 3 | - |
 Manchester City | 2019–2020 | - | - | - |
| Manchester City | 2020–2021 | - | - | - |
| Manchester City | 2021–2022 | - | - | - |
| Manchester City | 2022–2023 | - | - | - |
| Manchester City | 2023–2024 | - | - | - |
| Manchester City | 2024–2025 | - | - | - |
| Manchester City | 2025–2026 | - | - | - |
| Total | 328 | 28 | 0 | |
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Status
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2026 club status
Manchester City
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