Rodri

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Rodri's crowning achievement came in 2024 when he won the Ballon d'Or, becoming the first Manchester City player and only the second Spanish male ever to receive the honor. He is also the first defensive midfielder to win the award in decades, highlighting his unique impact. His 2022-23 season was historic: he scored the only goal in the Champions League final, was named Player of the Season, and completed a treble. Internationally, he won back-to-back tournament MVP awards — the 2023 Nations League and 2024 European Championship — cementing his status as Spain's most important player.

AwardsRodri has won the Ballon d'Or (2024), the most prestigious individual award in football. He was named UEFA Champions League Player of the Season (2022-23), UEFA European Championship Player of the Tournament (2024), and UEFA Nations League Finals Best Player (2023). At club level, he has won four Premier League titles, the Champions League, and the FIFA Club World Cup with Manchester City.

Honours & Distinctions

Ballon d'Or Winner

France Football·2024

Awarded to the best male footballer in the world

Records & Feats

First Manchester City player to win the Ballon d'Or

Historic First·2024

Rodri won the 2024 Ballon d'Or, becoming the first player from Manchester City to receive the award.

Second Spanish male player to win the Ballon d'Or

Historic First·2024

Only Luis Suárez (1960) had previously won the Ballon d'Or as a Spanish male player.

First defensive midfielder to win Ballon d'Or since Lothar Matthäus (1990)

Historic First·2024

Rodri ended a 34-year drought for defensive midfielders winning the Ballon d'Or.