Rodrigo Hernández Cascante

Rodrigo Cascante serves as a defensive midfielder for Manchester City and represents the Spain National Team. As of the 2025 season, he continues to be a pivotal figure in the Premier League.

He is widely recognized as one of the world's premier midfielders, known for his composure and playmaking. In 2024, he became the second male Spanish player in history to win the Ballon d'Or.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Rodrigo Hernández Cascante was born on June 22, 1996, in Madrid, Spain. The Spanish midfielder stands 190 cm tall. Known professionally as Rodri or Rodrigo, he developed his skills in the youth academies of Rayo Majadahonda, Atlético Madrid, and Villarreal.

Career

Rodri began his senior path with Villarreal B before breaking into the first team. After a stint with Atlético Madrid, where he won the 2018 UEFA Super Cup, he joined Manchester City in 2019. In England, he helped the club secure four straight Premier League titles between the 2020–21 and 2023–24 campaigns.

His tenure at City reached new heights during the 2022–23 season, where he played a crucial role in securing a historic continental treble. Rodri scored the deciding goal in the Champions League final, earning the tournament's Player of the Season award.

Internationally, Rodri enjoyed early success by winning the 2015 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. Since his senior debut in 2018, he has become a cornerstone for Spain. He guided his nation to victory in the 2023 UEFA Nations League and the 2024 UEFA European Championship, earning Player of the Tournament honors in both competitions.

His exceptional performances culminated in winning the 2024 Ballon d'Or, making him the first Manchester City player to receive the prestigious accolade.

Team Honors

• 2020–2021 - Premier League, Manchester City
• 2021–2022 - Premier League, Manchester City
• 2022–2023 - FA Cup, Manchester City
• 2022–2023 - Premier League, Manchester City
• 2022–2023 - UEFA Champions League, Manchester City
• 2023 - FIFA Club World Cup, Manchester City
• 2023 - UEFA Nations League, Spain
• 2023 - UEFA Super Cup, Manchester City
• 2023–2024 - Premier League, Manchester City
• 2024 - UEFA European Championship, Spain

Individual Honors

• 2022–2023 - UEFA Champions League Player of the Season
• 2023 - FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball
• 2023 - Globe Soccer Awards Best Midfielder of the Year
• 2023 - UEFA Nations League Finals Player of the Tournament
• 2024 - Ballon d'Or
• 2024 - FIFPRO Men's World 11
• 2024 - IFFHS World's Best Player
• 2024 - UEFA European Championship Player of the Tournament