How A 'SKINNY' Reject Became The Best Midfielder In The WORLD!

Midfielders aren't often the superstars of the sport, let alone the defensive ones. However, for Man City's 16, this doesn't apply; bagging the winner to complete a historic Continental Treble and a litany of Man of the Match awards has put Rodri on top of the mountain, named by Guardiola, his most important player...but things weren't always this easy for the 27 year old.

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro
0:10 - Rayo Majadahonda & Atletico
1:54 - Villarreal & University
3:09 - Atletico (Part 2)
4:53 - First Season in Manchester
6:35 - Adjusting to the Premier & Becoming The Best
8:23 - 22/23
10:04 - European Strides and "THAT Goal"
11:32 - The Nations' League
11:57 - As Things Stand
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Music used (in order):

- Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0
- Music promoted by Audio Library

2. Music: 'Dramatic Epic' by SergePavkinMusic
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[halaxx]

I love retro routes channel they have so good quality plz pin 📍

[ragunanthan]

City fans who watch all City matches know why Rodri is the best player in the world right now. Amount of control he offers is nuts. Paired with John Stones is icing on the cake.

[ronak]

Rodri is so massively underrated I tell you is absolutely amazing a Manchester city ride on his shoulders and he carries the team every damn time.

[Kingslayer]

Great video. Rodri might easily retire as the greatest CDM of all time. Spain has blessed us with the best midfielders the game has ever seen

[joachimbanlaoi]

If rodri keeps up his form till he retires 😮‍💨 might be my favorite player of all time by the end of his career

[barryh.]

Superb player, who has everything in his armoury, and is one of Citys best ever signings.

[FauzBussid]

Got me emotional, nice masterpiece 😢 MAESTRO RODRI

[BR-tfjd]

As a City fan it has been both an honour and a pleasure to watch Rodri develop into the amazing player he is today.

[Gianni]

Spain has really produced some amazing midfielders 🇪🇸

[duyhoanganh]

He's so f*cking underrated in terms of individual award. As a Messi fan myself I'm so pissed off he didn't get the recognition at Balondor 2023 and the Best 2023, stay behind Mbappe is an insult to him with what he has done last year/ season. I mean, what else he had to do? He played at DM but contributed many important G&A, win the treble, UCL player of the season, Won the Nation League and MVP of the tournament. That the highest of individual performance i think a Defensive Midfielder can get, so i really hope he'll win some award this season..

[MCFCTheMadHatter]

Thankfully, Rodri is finally starting to receive the overdue flowers he so rightfully deserves. He is, unequivocally, our most important player!💙💙

[EmperHidan]

I wont believe in Balon De Or anymore if after winning the Eurocup doesnt go to HIM. Truly BEAST.

[KN-kzqk]

Here after he won the Euros POTT. Will be back after he wins the Ballon d'or

[lwandilengidi]

The oh so graceful Rodri. Spain is truly blessed with technically gifted midfielders plus Rodri is gifted physically unlike most Spanish midfielders who are usually dimunitive or have slender frames (Xavi, Busquets, Iniesta, Silva, Pedri etc)

[Blue-moon]

Brilliant video. Well put together, perfect narration. CTID

[Cityzensss]

already my favourite player rn...how many times this guy has saved city is mad!

[bkarnhem]

He was the most crucial player for Man City's succes last year and he even scored in the most important moments. Even though he might not care about winning a ballon d'or, he was definitely a candidate

[shango]

RODRI IS THE GAMES BEST PLAYER. I don't care, he's the best player in the world right now. If I'm building a team, he's the first player I would sign and build around him.

[andrewmuimi]

Rodri is one of man city players who can give a shot outside the box. What a great footballer 💙

[novas]

I wont say this guy get robbed something but I really would like him to win the Ballon'dor for the 1st time, quite long since a defensive player last win it