Biography
Rodrigo Hernández Cascante (born 22 June 1996), known as Rodri, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Manchester City in the Premier League.
Renowned for his exceptional passing skills, powerful tackles, impressive long-range shooting and relentless work ethic, Rodri is considered one of the best defensive midfielders in the world.
Spanish football player
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| Full name: | Rodrigo Hernandez Cascante |
| Stage name: | Rodri |
| Born: | June 22, 1996 (age 28) |
| Place of birth: | Madrid, Spain |
| Nationality: | Spanish |
| Education: | Do not have |
| Height: | 1.9 minutes |
| Parents: | Hernandez, Cascante |
| Siblings: | Mariana Machado |
| Couple: | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Laura |
| The children: | Do not have |
| Job: | Football player |
| Net worth: | 20 million dollars |
Early life and education
Rodri, a talented individual, was born on June 22, 1996, in the charming city of Madrid, Spain. Growing up, he was raised by loving parents—his father, known as Hernandez, and his mother, Cascante. He has an older sister named Mariana Machado.
Despite the challenges of balancing his studies and excelling on the football pitch, Rodri earned a degree in business administration and management while showcasing his extraordinary skills at the famous Etihad Stadium.
Career
Rodri’s story took a remarkable turn on 24 May 2018, when he returned to the arms of Atlético Madrid after an ingenious deal with Villarreal. The deal, a symphony of negotiations, saw Rodri sign a five-year contract with the Madrid side, with a €20 million add-on fee, with an additional €5 million adjusted based on specific variables.
In a monumental return to form, Rodri’s debut on 15 August 2018 was a memorable one. He played a mesmerising 71 minutes in the 2018 UEFA Super Cup, helping Atlético stage a 4-2 extra-time win over their city rivals, Real Madrid.
Fast forward to 3 July 2019, and the Manchester City deal has risen to a staggering £62.6 million, hitting the heights of Rodri’s release clause. With that, his Atlético move is over, and a new one begins with Manchester City, including a five-year deal.
This harmony continued at the 2019 FA Community Shield on August 4, when Rodri played a key role in the epic event at Wembley Stadium, where Manchester City’s music blended beautifully with Liverpool’s, creating a wonderful harmony.
A few days later, Rodri made his Premier League debut with a bang as Manchester City produced a resounding 5-0 win over West Ham United. On 14 September 2019, his name was added to the scoresheet again, this time in a 3-2 defeat to Norwich City.
The international stage beckoned on 16 March, with Rodri joining the Spain squad. Just five days later, he had his place in this new symphony, replacing Thiago Alcântara in a 1-1 draw with Germany in Düsseldorf.
Manchester City won when Rodri scored a crucial last-minute goal, securing the win for them on 27 August 2023. The win came shortly after Sheffield United’s Jayden Bogle secured his first point of the season with his strike.
Awards & Nominations
- UEFA Nations League Player of the Tournament 2023
- Manchester City Player of the Season 2020–21
- UEFA Champions League Team of the Season 2021–22
- La Liga Player of the Month 2020: February
- UEFA Europa League Team of the Season 2018–19
- Golden Boy Award Nominees 2019
Social media
- Instagram handle: Rodri Hernández (@rodrihernandezbr)
Personal life
Rodri is known to be a private person. He has chosen not to settle down and start a family as he does not have a wife or children. Interestingly, there are rumors about Rodri’s romantic relationship with a woman named Laura.
However, both of them deliberately kept their relationship away from public attention.
Rodri, 28, is dating Laura, a Spanish businesswoman. Rodri met his girlfriend Laura at a university in Spain. He is not married and has no children.
Net worth
Manchester City’s star midfielder Rodri has a net worth of around $20 million. His exceptional ability is rewarded with a substantial annual salary of £11.44 million, or around $13.5 million.
This puts him among the highest-earning midfielders in the prestigious Premier League, with Rodri taking home a staggering £220,000 a week for his work on the pitch.
