On July 1st, Spain defeated Georgia 4-1 to advance to the quarter-finals of the European Championship. Spanish midfielder Rodri, who was awarded the MVP of the match, received praise from all quarters after the game. Mundo Deportivo wrote a glowing article praising the Manchester City midfielder as the “team’s axis and beacon.”
The article states that it’s a misconception to believe that this Spanish team lacks superstars. While the likes of Yamal and Nico Williams are on the path to becoming stars, Spain has long had one of the best players in the world in their position, the underrated master Rodri. The Manchester City midfielder is the undisputed core of Luis de la Fuente’s team, a guiding light for the team’s progress.
Against Georgia, Rodri not only equalized for the team with his weaker foot, stabilizing the team, but also proved his worth as the match MVP with a string of statistics: 93.2% successful passes in the opponent’s half (109 successful passes/117 total passes), 6 successful tackles. Rodri is like the final boss in a video game, incredibly difficult to take down.
Despite the recent recognition he’s been receiving, Rodri remains an underrated footballer to some extent. He has consistently delivered stable and impressive performances for his teams, becoming a crucial player in top-level matches. However, he rarely features in lists of the world’s best players, at least not in the eyes of the public. For coaches, however, whether it’s Guardiola or De la Fuente, having Rodri is a blessing, and the team’s performance speaks volumes.
The 28-year-old Rodri has already achieved almost everything at club level, and the only honor missing from his collection is a trophy with the national team. Perhaps in two weeks, Rodri and his teammates will achieve their breakthrough in Berlin, and the “underrated master” title will be fully shed.
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