Spanish football player Rodri, whose real name is Rodrigo Hernandez Cascante, plays professionally.
Rodrigo Hernandez Cascante, also known as Rodri or Rodrigo, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League side Manchester City and the Spain national team.
He has represented Spain at various ages on the international stage. He has played for Spain at the U16, U19, U21, and senior levels. In 2018, he made his senior national team debut.
Quick Facts
| Full name | Rodrigo Hernández Cascante | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 June 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Madrid, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
Early Life
Rodrigo Hernández Cascante (born 22 June 1996), known as Rodri or Rodrigo, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City and the Spain national team. Known for his passing, tackles, strength, long shots, and work rate, he is regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders in the world.
Height of Rodri, Weight, and Body Stats
Rodri is 1.91m tall, which equates to 6 feet and 3 inches. He weighs 82 kilograms. He has an athletic physique. His eyes are brown, and his hair is black. His sexual orientation is heterosexual.
Career
- He started playing football for the youth team of Rayo Majadahonda in 2006.
- At the age of 11, he joined the Atletico Madrid youth setup in 2007. In 2013, he was released by Atletico Madrid due to a lack of physical strength and he then subsequently signed with Villarreal CF.
- On 7 February 2015, he made his senior debut for the reserves in the Segunda Division B, coming on as a late substitute in a 3-1 away win against RCS Espanyol B. On 17 December 2015, he made his first-team debut in a 2-0 home win against SD Huesca in the Copa del Rey. On 18 February 2018, he scored his first goal in the Spanish top level in a 1-1 away draw against RCD Espanyol.
- From 2015-2018, he made 63 appearances and scored 1 goal for Villarreal CF.
- On 24 May 2018, he returned to Atletico Madrid on a five-year contract for a fee in the region of € 20 million plus 5 million in variables and made his debut on 8 August 2018 in a 4-2 extra-time win against rivals Real Madrid in the 2018 UEFA Super Cup in Tallinn. On 10 November 2018, he scored his first goal for Atletico Madrid in a 3-2 win against Atlantic Bilbao.
- With Atletico Madrid, he won the 2018 UEFA Super Cup. He made 34 appearances and scored 3 goals for the club.
- On 3 July 2019, he joined Premier League club Manchester City from Atletico Madrid after triggering his £62.8m release clause on a five-year contract.
- He made his debut for the club on 4 August 2019 in the 2019 FA Community Shield at Wembley Stadium, playing the full 90 minutes as City won on penalties against Liverpool after a 1-1 draw.
- He made his Premier League debut on 10 August 2019 in a 5-0 win against West Ham United. On 14 September 2019, he scored his first goal in a 3-2 away defeat by Norwich City.
- On 1 March 2020, he helped City won the EFL Cup at Wembley Stadium for the third time in a row, beating Aston Villa by 2-1 in the final where he headed in City’s second goal from a corner, which ultimately turned out to be the winner.
- On 13 February 2021, he scored City’s first goal in the game from a penalty in a 3-0 win over Tottenham Hotspurs.
- He has represented Spain at various age levels.
- He has represented Spain at U16, U19, U21, and the senior level.
- He was part of the Spain U19 squad that won the2015 UEFA European U19 Championship.
- He made his debut for the senior national team on 24 March 2018 in a 1-1 draw against Germany in Dusseldorf, replacing Thiago Alcantara.
- In November 2020, he scored his first goal for Spain in a 6-0 win against Germany.
International Career
- He has represented Spain at various age levels.
- He has represented Spain at U16, U19, U21, and the senior level.
- He was part of the Spain U19 squad that won the2015 UEFA European U19 Championship.
- He made his debut for the senior national team on 24 March 2018 in a 1-1 draw against Germany in Dusseldorf, replacing Thiago Alcantara.
- In November 2020, he scored his first goal for Spain in a 6-0 win against Germany.
Endorsement
- Nike
Cars
He has a thrilling automotive series because of his affluent way of life, which includes a crimson Opel Corsa and an Opel supermini vehicle. It was his first vehicle, which he bought used; it wasn’t a flashy automobile, but, it served him well at the time.
Transfer Value and Records
His market value is around €80.00m.
Rodri’s Net Worth
He receives money from his professional football career. Contracts, salaries, bonuses, and endorsements provide the majority of his revenue. He became disregarded by Atletico Madrid in 2013 due to a lack of bodily strength, and he later signed with Villarreal CF. He returned to Atletico Madrid in 2018 on a five-12 months settlement well worth around € 20 million 5 million in variables. After exercising his £62.8m launch clause on a five-12 months deal, he joined Premier League club Manchester City from Atletico Madrid in 2019. His anticipated net worth in 2023 is €15 million, his revenue is £5.8 million.
Personal Life
Laura is his current girlfriend. They first met at a university in Spain and have been together ever since. He does not have any children.
FAQ
How old is Rodri?
Rodri is 27 years old.
How much is Rodri’s net worth?
His estimated net worth is around £62.8 million.
How tall is Rodri?
He has a height of 6 feet 3 inches.
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