Rodri

Rodrigo Hernández Cascante, known worldwide as Rodri, is widely regarded as the best defensive midfielder of his generation and one of the greatest of the 21st century. From Madrid, he was developed by Atlético de Madrid before transferring to Manchester City in 2019 for €70 million. At the English club, he became central to Pep Guardiola's system, playing a key role in the historic treble of 2022-23 that included the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League. In 2024, he won the Euros with Spain and was named the tournament's best player, completing a perfect year that culminated in winning the Ballon d'Or, the first Spanish player to win the sport's highest individual award since Iniesta in 2010.