Rodri
Spain
MID
Age
29
Appearances
0
Goals
0
About Rodri
Rodri is the Spain captain, named in Luis de la Fuente's final 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup and listed in the midfield group alongside Mikel Merino, Fabián Ruiz, Pedri, Gavi, Martín Zubimendi and Álex Baena. The Manchester City defensive midfielder is 29 at kick-off, brings 61 senior Spain caps and four international goals into the squad, and arrives as the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner.
Spain face Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay in Group H, opening against Cape Verde at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on 15 June. De la Fuente's side won UEFA Group E on 18 November 2025 to qualify, and Rodri's captain role is on the published 26-man squad sheet alongside his Manchester City club role.
Spain face Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay in Group H, opening against Cape Verde at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on 15 June. De la Fuente's side won UEFA Group E on 18 November 2025 to qualify, and Rodri's captain role is on the published 26-man squad sheet alongside his Manchester City club role.
World Cup 2026 Stats
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Playing Style
Rodri is a physically strong defensive midfielder with passing range, composure and deep-lying playmaking; his tactical evolution under Pep Guardiola has redefined the modern holding role. He sits as an anchor in midfield to win back possession and start counter-attacks, and brings long-range shooting from outside the box.
He is a confirmed penalty taker, scoring two of his senior international goals from the spot in a March 2024 friendly draw against Brazil. In de la Fuente's 4-3-3 his 61 caps, four international goals and captain's role sit in Spain's midfield group on the final 26-man squad.
He is a confirmed penalty taker, scoring two of his senior international goals from the spot in a March 2024 friendly draw against Brazil. In de la Fuente's 4-3-3 his 61 caps, four international goals and captain's role sit in Spain's midfield group on the final 26-man squad.
World Cup History
Rodri has played at one previous World Cup. At Qatar 2022 he was used as a central defender by then-manager Luis Enrique throughout the tournament, playing the full 90 minutes in all three group games — the 7-0 win over Costa Rica, the 1-1 with Germany, and the 2-1 defeat to Japan — and 120 minutes in the goalless round-of-16 tie against Morocco, before Spain were eliminated 3-0 on penalties.
The 2026 World Cup is his second senior World Cup with Spain, this time under Luis de la Fuente and as captain in his natural defensive-midfield role. He brings 61 caps and four international goals into the squad as of 31 March 2026.
The 2026 World Cup is his second senior World Cup with Spain, this time under Luis de la Fuente and as captain in his natural defensive-midfield role. He brings 61 caps and four international goals into the squad as of 31 March 2026.
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Spain
Tier 1
£32m
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Goal Rush Impact
Spain sit in Tier 1 at £32m within the game's £200m card budget — the premium top band. The Group H draw against Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay frames the early fixtures, with the UEFA Group E qualifying route behind the team-slot pick.
Rodri gives the £32m pick the holding-midfield spine: 61 caps, four international goals, the 2024 Ballon d'Or on his record, and the captain's armband over a Spain midfield that includes Pedri, Gavi, Merino, Fabián Ruiz, Zubimendi and Baena. For Spain, that is proven international tempo control at the base of a Tier 1 team.
Rodri gives the £32m pick the holding-midfield spine: 61 caps, four international goals, the 2024 Ballon d'Or on his record, and the captain's armband over a Spain midfield that includes Pedri, Gavi, Merino, Fabián Ruiz, Zubimendi and Baena. For Spain, that is proven international tempo control at the base of a Tier 1 team.
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Rodri at the 2026 World Cup
Rodri captains Spain in the 2026 tournament after a Qatar 2022 campaign spent in central defence under Luis Enrique. His Group H profile pairs the captaincy with 61 caps, four Spain goals and a first fixture against Cape Verde in Atlanta on June 15.
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Spain's slot price is £32m — Tier 1 within the game's £200m card budget. The opening Cape Verde fixture sits in Atlanta on 15 June, with Saudi Arabia on 21 June and Uruguay on 26 June completing the group-stage matchday window.
Rodri World Cup 2026 FAQs
Spain sit in Tier 1 of Goal Rush at £32m — the premium band. Rodri brings the midfield part of that pick: captain's role, 2024 Ballon d'Or pedigree, 61 caps and four international goals, across the Group H matchday window against Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.
Rodri is listed as a defensive midfielder. He works from the base of midfield, wins possession, starts attacks with composed passing and carries long-range threat. Penalties are also part of his confirmed Spain set-piece role.
As of 31 March 2026, Rodri's Spain record is 61 caps and four goals. He is captain in de la Fuente's 26-man World Cup squad and won the Ballon d'Or in 2024.
Rodri plays for Manchester City. At Qatar 2022, Luis Enrique used him in central defence throughout Spain's campaign; he completed the group matches and the 120-minute Morocco tie before the penalty-shootout exit.
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