ABOUT RODRI
World Cup pedigree
Rodri Hernández was Spain's defensive midfielder at WC2022 and the engine of the Euro 2024-winning side. He won the 2024 Ballon d'Or before his ACL injury in September 2024 ruled him out of much of 2024-25.
Role for Spain
Manchester City's deep midfielder and the most influential #6 in the modern game. Rodri controls tempo, recycles possession at 92%+ accuracy, and breaks lines with simple vertical passes. His positional intelligence covers Spain's high defensive line.
WC2026 outlook
Returns to international football in early 2026 after recovery. Spain's title hopes correlate directly with his minutes — if he plays 5+ games at peak fitness, Spain are co-favourite. Player markets are limited for deep midfielders, but his minutes total is among the highest of any Spain outfield player.
Best WC2026 odds for Spain
Tournament starts 11 June 2026
Rodri's WC2026 stats will appear here after the tournament opens with Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Banorte.
Stats update after each match Rodri features in.
QUALIFYING STATS
Performance Metrics