Rodrigo Hernández, or Rodri, has long been one of the most influential, important midfielders at the highest level of soccer. The Spaniard is a cornerstone of both Manchester City’s success and Spain’s national team, which recently captured the European Championship. He’s line to pick up the Ballon d’Or tonight in Paris, having apparently moved ahead of favorite Vinicius.
Rodri’s presence in midfield is vital to his teams’ performance. His strongest asset is his defensive skillset, particularly in applying high pressure on opponents. However, this doesn’t mean his offensive abilities are any less impressive. As City’s orchestrator, he’s one of their primary playmakers and distributors.
The mind blowing stat about Rodri
To grasp Rodri’s impact on the pitch, consider two significant stats: since 2023, he has won more trophies with City and Spain than he’s experienced defeats over the same period.
Rodri has suffered only four losses over the past year, and an interesting pattern emerges—each of Manchester City’s losses this year coincided with his absence due to injury. In other words, Hernández is essential to the Cityzens’ victories.
Ballon d’Or frontrunner
Rodri is now believed to be the main contender for the Ballon d’Or, which will be awarded on October 28. Many thought Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid’s striker, was in line for the award, but the latest news is that Rodri will be picking up the award. That mean the midfielder will be adding the Ballon d’Or to a haul of silverware that includes the Premier League, Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, FA Cup, UEFA Nations League, and the European Championship.
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