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Rodri
Rodrigo Hernández Cascante
Rodrigo Hernández Cascante, known as Rodri, is a Spanish football midfielder and captain of Spain's men's national team. A former Atlético de Madrid, Villarreal and Manchester City player, he was reported to have joined FC Barcelona in August 2026. His major distinctions include the 2024 Men's Ballon d'Or and the top player awards at UEFA EURO 2024 and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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At a glance
- Rodri captained Spain during its victorious 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.
- He won the 2024 Men's Ballon d'Or.
- He was named Player of the Tournament at UEFA EURO 2024 and received the adidas Golden Ball at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- His goal against Inter Milan secured Manchester City's first UEFA Champions League title and completed the club's 2022-23 treble.
- El País and AS reported that FC Barcelona announced his signing from Manchester City on 18 August 2026.
Background and development
Rodri's full name is Rodrigo Hernández Cascante, and the current Royal Spanish Football Federation player profile lists him as born in Madrid on 22 June 1996. He developed in Atlético de Madrid's academy before moving to Villarreal in 2013, making his first-team debut during the 2015-16 season and returning to Atlético for the 2018-19 campaign.
Club career
Manchester City signed Rodri from Atlético de Madrid in July 2019. His most prominent contribution to the club's honors came in June 2023, when he scored the only goal in the UEFA Champions League final against Inter Milan, securing City's first European Cup and completing its treble. In August 2026, El País and AS reported that FC Barcelona had announced his signing from City, although an indexed first-party Barcelona announcement was not located in the reviewed research.
Spain career
Rodri was named UEFA Nations League Player of the Finals when Spain won the competition in 2023 and Player of the Tournament when the national team won UEFA EURO 2024. The RFEF identified him as captain in June 2026, and FIFA subsequently described him as Spain's captain during its victorious 2026 World Cup campaign, after which he received the tournament's adidas Golden Ball.
Individual recognition
Rodri's run of major individual honors included the 2023 UEFA Nations League Player of the Finals award, the UEFA EURO 2024 Player of the Tournament award and the 2024 Men's Ballon d'Or. He added the adidas Golden Ball as the leading player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Timeline
- Made his Villarreal first-team debut during the 2015-16 season.
- Began his return spell with Atlético de Madrid after the club agreed his transfer from Villarreal.
- Manchester City announced his signing from Atlético de Madrid.
- Scored the only goal in Manchester City's UEFA Champions League final victory over Inter Milan, securing the club's first European Cup and completing its 2022-23 treble.
- Was named UEFA Nations League Player of the Finals after Spain won the 2023 competition.
- Was named UEFA EURO 2024 Player of the Tournament as Spain won the European Championship.
- Won the 2024 Men's Ballon d'Or.
- Won the adidas Golden Ball following Spain's 2026 FIFA World Cup victory.
- El País and AS reported that FC Barcelona announced his signing from Manchester City, with reporting stating that his contract runs through 2030.
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Current context
- Rodri was reported as an FC Barcelona midfielder following the club's announced signing from Manchester City. The announcement was reported independently by El País and AS; an indexed first-party FC Barcelona announcement was not located in the reviewed research results.
- Rodri was Spain men's national-team captain in the lead-up to and during the 2026 FIFA World Cup cycle. The RFEF described him as captain on 14 June 2026, and FIFA subsequently identified him as Spain's captain at the 2026 World Cup.
- The RFEF player page displayed 69 senior Spain appearances and four goals. This is a live federation-profile total and may change with subsequent matches.
Biographical facts
- His full name is Rodrigo Hernández Cascante. The current Royal Spanish Football Federation player profile lists him as born in Madrid on 22 June 1996.
- He developed in Atlético de Madrid's academy, moved to Villarreal in 2013, made his Villarreal first-team debut during the 2015-16 season and returned to Atlético for the 2018-19 season.
- Manchester City signed him from Atlético de Madrid on a five-year contract in July 2019.
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Affiliations associated with Rodri.
- Villarreal CF Midfielder 2013–2018
- Club Atlético de Madrid Midfielder 2018-07-01–2019-07-04
- Manchester City FC Midfielder 2019-07-04–2026-08-18
- FC Barcelona Midfielder 2026-08-18–present
- Spain men's national football team Captain present
- Manchester City 2019-07-04–2026-08-18
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