A Dutch professional footballer, Matthijs de Ligt plays as a center-back for Juventus and the Netherlands national team. De Ligt debuted for Ajax’s senior team against Willem II on 21 September 2016. He scored a corner goal after 25 minutes, becoming the second-youngest goalscorer ever behind Clarence Seedorf. When he started against Manchester United in the 2017 UEFA Europa League Final on 24 May, he became the youngest player to ever play in a major European final.

De Ligt won the Golden Boy award on 17 December 2018, becoming the first defender to win the award. In the following season, he helped Ajax win the Dutch double and reach the semi-finals of the Champions League. His performances earned him a move to Juventus, where he won the Kopa Trophy in 2019. In his first season with the Turin side, he won the Serie A title. In 2017, De Ligt became the youngest player to start for the Netherlands since 1931 when he made his debut at the age of 17. During UEFA Euro 2020, he played for the Netherlands.

Matthijs de Ligt Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Matthijs de Ligt
Nick Name	The Total Defender
Age	24 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Christianity
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Leo
Born Place	Leiderdorp, Netherlands
Date of Birth	12 August 1999
Nationality	Dutch
Residence	Leiderdorp, Netherlands
Home Town	Leiderdorp, Netherlands
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding
Family
Mother’s Name	Vivian de Ligt
Father’s Name	Frank de Ligt
Brother(s)	Wouter de Ligt
Sister(s)	Fleur de Ligt
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Annekee Molenaar
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Annekee Molenaar (to be)
Children	Daughters- None Sons- None
Education
School	Not Available
College/University	Not Available
Educational Qualification	Graduated
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Adidas
Career Manager/ Player Agent	Mino Raiola
Football Career
Debut Club	• July 18, 2019: Juventus F.C. • 2016: Jong Ajax, AFC Ajax
Debut International	• 2017: Netherlands national football team
Jersey Number	• 4 (Juventus F.C.) • 3 (Netherlands national football team)
Current Team(s)	• Juventus F.C. • Netherlands national football team
Coach/Mentor	Massimiliano Allegri
Position	Defender – Centre-Back
Foot	Right
Strengths	• Tackling • Interceptions • Marking • Jumping • Passing • Crossing
Weaknesses	• Strength • Heading • Balance
Achievements	Not Available
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 189 cm in meters- 1.89 m in feet inches- 6’2”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 89 kg in pounds- 196 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	41 inches
Biceps Size	13 inches
Waist Size	34 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Dutch
Hair Color	Blonde
Eye Color	Blue
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	9 U.S.
Shoe Size	12 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Defender
Favorite Car	Mercedes
Favorite Food	Fruits and Veg
Favorite Drinks	Coffee
Favorite Color	Blue
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	Iphone

Life Journey

WoodGram presents the story of a football genius known as “The Total Defender”.

You’ll learn about Matthijs de Ligt’s childhood and the events that shaped his life up to this point in the biography.

He is analyzed in terms of his early life, family background, life story before fame, rise to fame story, relationship, and personal life.

Yes, everyone knows he is one of the most talented defenders in the world. However, only a few consider Matthijs de Ligt’s biography, which is quite fascinating. Okay, here we go.

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Matthijs de Ligt was born on the 12th day of August 1999 to Vivian de Ligt and Frank de Ligt in Leiderdorp, a town in the western Netherlands.

In the months following his birth, Matthijs de Ligt’s parents moved to Abcoude, a town south of Amsterdam. Besides getting better economic opportunities, both parents and their children developed a deep love for the Ajax football team.

His parents, Vivian and Frank, were delighted to welcome their first child, Mathijs de Ligt. At a later time in his early childhood, his mother had another set of twins, Fleur and Wouter. To date, all of Ligt’s family members are happy.

Early on, Matthijs de Ligt always led the way as a big brother. The little brother had always felt fortunate to have a big brother with whom he had been able to share a bond since childhood.

During that time, the de Ligt brothers formed a habit of never letting each other wander in the dark alone. During the weekdays, their parents take them for a stroll to Ajax stadium (Johan Cruijff Arena).

During the course of his personal life, Matthijs was regarded as someone who would always look out for his twin siblings and never seemed afraid of meeting bullies at school.

The following is what a former teacher of Matthijs once said:

In Matthijs’ experience, when someone in his class or a member of his family gets bullied, he would not do what most people would do, which is to run away. Rather than standing in for the bullied, he would act as a substitute.

Matthijs de Ligt never thought that he would be able to find his true destiny through a career in football. The first sporting success of his career actually came with a ball in his hands rather than with his feet. A young Matthijs started playing tennis at the age of five, which he was able to do very well.

Matthijs had a difficult time settling into his new career even though he was a tennis player. This was the time in which he sought other options. It happened that one day, he got introduced to football by his friend, who invited him to go for a training session. As soon as Matthijs got back from the training, he started playing football immediately.

It took him about one year before he was able to adjust to the new sport. During this same period, he successfully enrolled on the roster of his local youth team, FC Abcoude, which gave him the opportunity to continue to showcase his talent. During Matthijs’ youth, he would always bring his little brother Wouter with him to club activities.

In his time with FC Abcoude, he possessed a steely determination and focused on a new dream of becoming a professional football player. There is no doubt that his ambitions were matched by hard work and they were not just a passing fancy. Matthijs played for FC Abcoude for another three years, a period during which he refined his skills and aimed higher.

As early as the age of nine, Matthijs de Ligt (similar to Sven Sotman) had already been spotted by some Ajax scouts who were interested in him because of two factors.

First of all, he was the best player of his generation. As for the underlying reason, it was because of his impressive growth which was stable and met their requirements at the beginning.

However, as time went on, Ajax scouts began to have doubts about the player. It was feared by them that Matthijs de Ligt was becoming heavier and heavier at a rate that might seem unfriendly to the sport. Nevertheless, they took the risk as they saw that he still had the talent in him, so they decided to take the risk.

Finally, De Ligt has had a successful trial at long Ajax, which is also known as Ajax 11 or Ajax 2 (the reserve team of Ajax). During his time at Ajax, Matthijs became this withdrawn and humble boy, whose ability to cope with fame became directly proportional to the way he handled the ball.

In an interview, it was noted that the most memorable moment was meeting Luis Suarez when he was still at Ajax II. It was reported that the club once provoked some of its fans on Facebook through its official channel.

It was viewed by many Ajax fans as very unprofessional on the part of the club to refer to transfers in such a way. It is perhaps for this reason that the club never sold Matthijs de Ligt to Barca in 2018, all to avoid any legal difficulties.

Matthijs de Ligt was the youngest and the fastest to rise above all youth ranks, which led to him being promoted to senior football just as he approached the age of 17. It was after he won multiple awards as a youth player that he was promoted to senior football.

When he was a 15-year-old, Matthijs de Ligt won the award for player of the tournament at a tournament for U17s and a similar award at a tournament for U19s. At that time, fans knew he was going to be one of the best players to ever play the game. An entire year has passed since then, and he has been promoted to the Ajax senior team.

Matthijs de Ligt made his successful debut match against FC Emmen on August 8, 2016, and scored a goal. On this particular day, he took the opportunity to introduce himself to the Ajax fans by scoring a basket and making the power slam gesture. This is surely an event that will stay in the memory of Ajax fans forever. Matthijs de Ligt won the award as the second youngest goalscorer over the weekend behind Clarence Seedorf.

In his first season of professional football, things started moving quickly for him, and this resulted in a meteoric rise to the top. Ajax’s Matthijs de Ligt has bonded well with Ajax’s former Columbian teammate Davinson Sanchez to provide great defensive support for the club.

His team was able to qualify for the Europa team finals as a result of this. His achievement of leading his team to the final at such a tender age of 17 brought praises from all sides. Matthijs de Ligt is similar to Ruben Neves in having become the youngest player in history to play in a European final, in a squad with an average age of under 23.

As a seventeen-year-old, the maturity he exhibited, both in the press conference and as he faced a challenge from Manchester United, must surely have been priceless. Matthijs de Ligt’s personal brand fame and popularity helped further boost the careers of other Ajax young stars also, such as Kasper Dolgberg and Frenkie de Jong.

”Matthijs de Light’s continuous bravery, courage, and connection with the Ajax fans led him to pass the captaincy requirements for his team, Ajax.

The fact that he was able to secure the captaincy of his team led him to win a national award. Matthijs de Ligt became the youngest ever captain of a professional team in the history of football in the Netherlands. It is true to say that the Leiderdorp native is one of the greatest gains of Ajax under Kan’s era.

As they say, the rest is now history as they say.

It is true that every successful footballer has a glamorous girlfriend or wag standing by his side. In Matthijs’ case, right before he became successful, a beautiful lady had already opened her heart to him. In the past few weeks, Liegt has been in a relationship with a hockey player, Annick Diekman, who is playing for HC Athena, a club in Amsterdam.

Moreover, Annick is also not afraid of being in the spotlight as she is also involved in acting. As a graduate of a youth theater school in Amsterdam, Annick is also no stranger to being in the spotlight. In mid-2014, news of their affair came to light, a time when both were only childhood sweethearts just getting into dating. Matthijs de Ligt was just 15 years of age at that time.

Despite being together for a long time, Matthijs and Annick have both not made any decision on settling down.

Besides hockey and acting, Annick has been known to spend a lot of time with Matthijs even before he got famous. Unlike most promising youth footballers, Matthijs de Ligt’s personal life attribute is unique and different. Many who know him describe him to be calm, driven, focused, serious and intelligent and cheerful, social, and a loyal personality.

Mathijs is not a fan of being bothered by non-career-related attention and enjoys spending time on his own. When he is not playing football, he is most likely to be with Annick, playing FIFA, or watching shows on Netflix all day. In his opinion, he is not the type of person who wants to hang out with everyone. A recent instance was when his mom had to push him to get a driver’s license, but it didn’t work out.

Matthijs de Ligt said that he did not think acquiring driving lessons would fit into his personal training schedule. Matthijs often finds that he keeps his mind constantly occupied with what he needs to be a good defender day by day.

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Matthijs de Ligt Net Worth

How much does he earn in 2023?

In July 2019, it was announced that Matthijs de Ligt signed a contract with Juventus that will earn him the staggering salary of 14 million euros (12.5 million pounds) a year. After crunching the numbers, we have calculated that he earns €38,251 (£34,591) per day and €1,594 (£1,441) per hour!

Matthijs de Ligt has only just started playing professional football, but he is regarded as one of the golden boys of European football. It then means that Matthijs de Ligt’s net worth is approximately 20 million euros (17.4 million pounds). With him being at Juventus now, his net worth will certainly be going through the roof pretty soon as well.

It is safe to say that his market value is absolutely sky-high. He is the best young defender in Europe and one of the very best defenders in the entire world. The market value of Matthijs de Ligt is approximately $77.00 million as a result of this.

Matthijs de Ligt Stats/ Rating In FIFA 22

Matthijs de Ligt has a rating of 85. His potential is 89, and he plays as a Cornerback. He is a 24-year-old player from Holland who plays for Piemonte Calcio in Serie A (1) of the Italian league.

Matthijs de Ligt has 3 Weak Feet and 2 Skill Moves in FIFA 22. He is Right-footed and his workrates are Medium/High. It is known that the player’s height is 189 cm and his weight is 89 kg. As far as we know, he does have a real face in-game.

Club Career

Matthijs de Ligt Jong Ajax and development

• Matthijs de Ligt joined the Ajax youth academy when he was nine years old after playing for his local club in Abcoude, just outside of Amsterdam.
• In the beginning, the coaches at the youth academy thought he was too slow and out of shape, but they gave him a chance to develop in the academy, and he went on to prove his quality.
• Jong Ajax made his debut for the club on 8 August 2016 in an Eerste Divisie match against FC Emmen in which he played the complete game.
• During the course of the season, De Ligt played 17 matches for Jong Ajax.
• Matthijs de Ligt made his Ajax senior team debut on 21 September when the team played Willem II in a cup match.
• The 25-year-old scored a goal from a corner after 25 minutes, making him the second-youngest goal scorer behind Clarence Seedorf. Ajax won the game 5–0.
• As of 24 October, Ajax announced on Twitter that De Ligt has been promoted to the first-team squad.
• It did not take him long to establish himself in the first team after being promoted and he went on to play in 11 league matches and nine in the Europa League.
• As of the 24th of May, Matthijs de Ligt became the youngest player ever (17 years and 285 days old) to start in a major European final with a start against Manchester United in the 2017 UEFA Europa League Final.
• After the sale of Davinson Sanchez to Tottenham Hotspur in August 2017, De Ligt became a regular part of the first team.
• When Ajax captain Joel Veltman went down with an injury in March 2018, he was named the youngest captain of the club.
• All in all, Matthijs de Ligt played 37 matches in all competitions and scored three goals. It has to be said that he played in every single one of his 31 league matches and played 90 minutes in all of them except for one (he had to be substituted in the 33rd minute against Vitesse Arnhem due to an injury).
• As a result of De Ligt’s outstanding performances for Ajax, he has been linked with many of Europe’s top clubs.
• De Ligt won the Golden Boy award on the 17th of December, becoming the first-ever defender to win the award.
• During a game against Real Madrid on 13 February 2019, De Ligt became the youngest captain in a Champions League knockout game at the age of 19 years and 186 days.
• In the Netherlands national cup on 27 February 2019, he played his 100th official game for Ajax, a 0-3 win against Feyenoord in the Klassieker that made him the youngest ever Ajax player to achieve this milestone.
• For the first time since the 1996–97 edition of the competition, Ajax entered the semi-finals of the Champions League the first time since De Ligt scored the winning goal in the quarter-final against Juventus on 16 April 2019.
• In addition, his goal in the knockout stages made him the youngest Dutch player to score in the knockout stages since Nordin Wooter in 1996, and he became the second-youngest player to score in the competition after Joël Matip.

Matthijs de Ligt transfer to Juventus

• It was announced on 18 July 2019 that De Ligt had signed a five-year agreement with Serie A champions Juventus for a fee of €75 million, to be paid in five annual installments, with additional costs of €10.5 million.
• The 31 August match in Serie A was his first appearance for the club in a 4–3 win over Napoli at home.
• A 1–0 win away from home over cross-city rivals Torino in the Derby della Mole on 3 November marked his first goal for the club.

International Career

• In the first match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign between the Netherlands and Bulgaria, De Ligt made his debut for the Dutch national team in a 2–0 away loss.
• Danny Blind, the national team coach, called up De Ligt to the national team, despite the fact that he had started only two league games for Ajax.
• During the 1931 season, Matthijs de Ligt became the youngest player to play for the national team at the age of 17 years old.
• De Ligt played 90 minutes in each of the Netherlands’ four group games against Germany and France in the UEFA Nations League, helping the Netherlands win the group and qualify for the very first Nations League Finals.
• It was during the semi-finals of the tournament on 5 June that he scored a header against England in order to put his team in contention to compete in the final. However, the Netherlands lost the final 0–1 to Portugal.
• Matthijs de Ligt was sent off on the 27th of June 2021 for handball in the UEFA Euro 2020 round of 16 matches against the Czech Republic, in which the Netherlands conceded two goals and thus had to withdraw from the competition.

Facts About Matthijs de Ligt

• De Ligt joined AFC Ajax’s youth team at the early age of nine. De Ligt was a member of the team for 8 years before leaving in 2016.
• As a result of his excellent performance in the youth team during the 2016-17 season, he was selected to play for the senior squad of Jong Ajax for the 2017-18 season.
• During that time, he made 17 appearances and scored 1 goal.
• It was at the age of 18 that de Ligt made his debut for the Netherlands against Bulgaria in a World Cup qualifier for the Netherlands.
• In the 45th minute, he was substituted in place of Wesley Hoedt who had started in the first team. The match ended in a 2-0 victory for Bulgaria.
• Since Mauk Weber debuted in 1930 at the age of 16 years old, De Ligt became the youngest Dutch debutant since that time.
• As a member of the Netherlands national team, he has made 5 appearances and has 2 assists to his name.
• As a player, he played one season for Jong Ajax in 2016-17. As a player, he played one season for Ajax Junior before being transferred to the senior side. It was during his time at Ajax Amsterdam that he made 56 appearances and scored 6 goals and contributed 2 assists.
• As a member of the AFC Ajax team that finished runner-up in the UEFA Europa League 2016-17, he has an extensive history in football.
• Also, he has to his credit individual records such as the Best Player of the ABN AMRO Future Cup 2015, the Best Player of the Copa Amsterdam 2015, the AFC Ajax Talent of the Future 2016 (Sjaak Swart Award) and the Member of the UEFA Europa League Squad for the 2016-17 season.

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Conclusion

A look at Matthijs de Ligt’s life story reveals that our career path is not solely dependent on our childhood dreams when it comes to our career path. The fact that kids compelled him to stay in the post against his wishes was an opportunity for him to build himself up.

In our opinion, the parents should be commended for the fact that they have devoted a large part of their money to enrolling Matthijs de Ligt in a sports academy. It is true they will be very proud of the fact that he never wasted the opportunity he had to succeed in his endeavors.

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Rodrigo Hernández Castante, also known as Rodri and Rodrigo, plays in the midfield for Manchester City of the Premier League and the Spain national team. Rodri is a former Spain youth international and made his senior team debut in 2018, representing Spain at the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament. As a youth, he attended the Youth Academies of Rayo Majadahonda, Atletico Madrid, and Villareal. In 2015, he made his debut for Villareal’s first team. He became a regular starter in the 2017/2018 season after adjusting to the level of play and becoming a professional footballer in general.

He was already bought by Atletico Madrid after his first full season as a starter, for a reported fee of approximately 25 million euros. In no time, he became a regular starter in the new Wanda Metropolitana stadium. After playing 47 games in his first season with Madrid, big teams such as Manchester City and several other European giants became interested in his services. Manchester City purchased him in the summer. Citizens paid a reported 70 million euros for his services, making him one of the most expensive players in the City’s history. We have discovered a lot of interesting information about him through his wiki, so let’s sit back and relax for now.

Rodri (Rodrigo Hernandez) Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Rodrigo Hernández Cascante
Nick Name	• Rodri • Rodrigo
Age	27 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Christianity
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Cancer
Born Place	Madrid, Spain
Date of Birth	22 June 1996
Nationality	Spanish
Residence	Madrid, Spain
Home Town	Madrid, Spain
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding
Family
Mother’s Name	Name Not Available
Father’s Name	Name Not Available
Brother(s)	Name Not Available
Sister(s)	Name Not Available
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Not Available
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Unmarried
Children	Daughters- None Sons- None
Education
School	Not Available
College/University	Universidad de Castellon in eastern Spain
Educational Qualification	Graduated in Business Studies and Economics
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Nike
Career Manager/ Player Agent	Pablo Barquero
Football Career
Debut Club	• 2019: Manchester City F.C. • 2018: Atletico de Madrid • 2016: Villarreal CF • 2015: Villarreal CF B
Debut International	• 2018: Spain national football team
Jersey Number	• 16 (Manchester City) • 16 (Spain national football team)
Current Team(s)	• Manchester City • Spain national football team
Coach/Mentor	Pep Guardiola
Position	Midfielder – Defensive Midfield
Foot	Right
Strengths	• Tackling • Interceptions • Marking • Jumping • Passing • Crossing
Weaknesses	• Strength • Heading • Balance
Achievements	Not Available
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 191 cm in meters- 1.91 m in feet inches- 6’3”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 82 kg in pounds- 181 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	40 inches
Biceps Size	14 inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Spanish
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	8 U.S.
Shoe Size	11 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Midfielder
Favorite Car	Opel Corsa
Favorite Food	Italian Food
Favorite Drinks	Coffee
Favorite Color	Blue
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	iPhone/Apple

Life Journey

The Full Story of a Football Genius who is best known by the nickname “Rodri” can be found at WoodGram.

Rodrigo Hernandez’s Childhood Story – Plus Untold Biography Facts features a full account of notable events in Rodrigo’s life from his earliest days through to the present.

The analysis includes his early life, family background, life story before fame, life story during fame, relationship, lifestyle, personal life, and so on.

There is no doubt that he is an athletic, box-to-box midfielder, who is seen as a successor to Sergio Busquets. Only a few people have taken the time to read Rodrigo Hemandez’s biography, which is rather interesting. With that in mind, we shall now proceed.

To start off with, his full name is Rodrigo Hernandez Cascante. The name Rodri, as he is known or called by his fans, is actually just a nickname.

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Are you aware that the name “Hernandez” is a name borne by his father’s family, while the name “Cascante” belongs to his mother’s family? According to sources, Rodrigo is also known by the name Rodrigo Hernandez Cascante. The 22nd day of June 1996 was the date of his birth in Madrid, Spain.

Rodri is a true native of Madrileno when it comes to his family origins. The word Madrileno literally means that he is a native or an inhabitant of Madrid. The fact that Rodri grew up in the Spanish football city of Madrid as a young boy was only natural for him to fall in love with the beautiful game as a child.

Rodri was one of those little kids who molded something into a soccer ball and kicked it all day long. His parents wanted him to get an early start in football, so they taught him. However, he gave Rodri the assurance that he would not compromise his education for the sake of soccer training.

Rodri grew up in the capital of Spain, in a household of academics. From an early age he was instilled with the importance of education, a feat he carried with him through to adulthood despite making a lot of money from soccer.

As a Child, my parents have been instilling in me the importance of education since I was a little boy.

Rodri once said in an interview with Marca that he used to have his book in his left hand and a soccer ball in his right hand. Throughout his years at school, Rodri had the opportunity to play competitive soccer outside of school during his sports periods.

After school hours, he spent his free time on the football fields in his neighborhood nurturing and educating himself, an activity that pleased his parents and motivated them to take action on their behalf. Rodri’s parents gradually realized that their son was a good investment in soccer when it became clear at a certain point that Rodri was doing well.

Rodri’s love for the club and its fans has paid off full dividends as he was called by Atletico Madrid for trials. The passion Rodri has for soccer led to him passing his trials with flying colors in the year 2006 (at the age of 10) and enrolling at the local club, Rayo Majadahonda, which gave him the platform to build his career on.

Rodri Hernandez joined the Atletico Madrid youth setup at the same time as his teammate Lucas (his Atletico Madrid teammate) and his brother Theo Hernandez. It did not take long at all for Rodri and the Hernandez brothers to make an impression on the club. In order to help their club win the league, all of them played together with other 10-year-olds.

Rodri, the brothers Hernandez and the Hernandez brothers saw themselves go through another trial at the age of eleven, just one year after joining the club. They were able to successfully enroll in the youth department of Atletico Madrid this time. They were always together on and off the pitch, earning the nickname “the family” for the three of them.

In bad news, despite the fact that Lucas and Theo excelled at the club, Rodri’s development came to a halt despite his best efforts. According to the club’s management, he was accused of being too weak by the club. The poor performance issue persisted for a considerable period of time, which prompted Julian Munoz, the head of the academy at the time, to deport Rodri to Spain’s East Coast, where he joined the youth team of FC Villarreal.

For Rodri to leave the club where he dreamed of success was not an easy task at first. Both his parents and the entire family were of the opinion that he was being treated unfairly.

Did you know that? Rodri himself wasn’t that short and too weak at the time of his exit when he walked out. Although he was about 1.84 meters tall, he might have lacked some physical strength during that time. Rodri never gave up on Atletico Madrid, the club he grew up supporting, and did not give up on his dream. The dream of playing in the Spanish club never faded like a raisin in the sun, nor did it fester like a sore on his knee.

In no time at all, his prayers began to be answered. Rodri grew to a height of 1.91 meters, and miraculously, he also developed physically as well as technically. In just two years from the time the boy joined Villarreal, he was already a regular on the first team.

Rodri started making a name for himself in the year 2015 when he became a household name. In the following year, he helped his Spanish team win the UEFA European Under-19 Championship. Rodri was included in the Team of the Tournament alongside six other Spain players, including the Golden Boy of the competition Asensio.

During the competition, Rodri’s growth was clearly apparent as he was named the hottest and youngest property in Spain. What did you know? With Rodri’s ability to play with the ball, he became one of the most exciting young players who was regarded as a PERFECT KID at the base of any midfield. Rodri developed both as a man and as a footballer during his time at Villarreal.

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The fact that Rodri has emerged as Spain’s hottest and youngest player has made Atletico Madrid regret the mistake of pushing him earlier. In an effort to ask for forgiveness, the club sorted out a way to do so, and it came through a plea to have the club’s lost Jewel return to his dream club.

In fact, on the 24 May 2018, Rodri the Atletico Madrid academy outcast returned to the club after reaching an agreement with Villarreal to transfer to them. Upon returning to the capital, the young Spaniard was filled with lots of expectations.

It was a meteoric rise to prominence for Rodri. Less than one year into his second stint with the team, he had already established himself as a household name. During the time in which he helped his team to win the UEFA Super Cup, this was clearly evident.

In the last few years, Rodri continued to develop himself into a player who can play with both feet; he specialized in saving the ball from high-pressure situations. It is this feat that attracted top clubs in Europe, among them, is Cep Guardiola’s Manchester City.

In the course of the 2018/2019 summer transfer window, Rodri decided to inform Atletico Madrid about his decision to leave the club after proving so many points.

It is believed that at the time of writing, there is a rumor that he is in talks with Pep Guardiola, who wants him to replace the aging Fernandinho. As football fans would say, the rest, as they would say, is history. In the wake of Rodri’s rise to fame, the questions on everyone’s lips became: “Who is Rodri’s Girlfriend or Wife?” “Is Rodri Married?” “Does Rodri have a Girlfriend?”

There is no doubt that his handsome looks combined with that 6 feet and 3 inches height would make him a darling vine to all the ladies out there.

Despite this, however, it is important, to tell the truth. As of the writing of this article, there appears to be a possible hidden romance on the horizon, one that escapes scrutiny simply because Rodri’s love life with his unknown girlfriend seems quiet and without drama.

By getting to know Rodri’s personal life, you will be able to gain a more complete picture of his personality. In the beginning, Rodri is someone who has always been open about the fact that his life isn’t only about football.

Rodri’s devotion to making sure his parents live a normal life and stay away from the media has a similar effect to his commitment to the pitch. During his presentation with Atletico, which was a big moment for him, he showcased his family members for the very first time.

It was during Rodri’s presentation that he brought around 40 friends and family members who saw him put on the Atletico shirt for the very first time. According to sources, his grandmother was overcome with emotion when she witnessed the realization of her grandson’s dream, and she displayed the most emotion that day as a result of the event.

Rodri’s family members are concerned about something even though he enjoys his popularity. So, let me tell you what happened once. The members of Rodri’s family, including his parents, once advised him to buy a new car as opposed to a second-hand Opel Corsa to ensure his safety during his journeys between Madrid and Castellon.

Did you know that? A star named Rodri refused the offer, stating that he did not understand why he would spend so much money on a car.

One time he actually told me that some of my friends were “crazy” for buying nice cars when all they needed was a car that could take them from A to B. That is all that matters.”

According to a close source, one of the following statements was made.

As of the time of writing, Rodrigo Hernandez has hardly cemented his place in Spain’s starting eleven. The reason for this is that Sergio Busquets, Saul Niguez, and Thiago Alcantara are still at the peak of their powers. There is only a matter of time before he surpasses them in terms of rank.

Rodri (Rodrigo Hernandez) Net Worth

How much does he earn in 2023?

According to reports that we have received, the defensive midfielder signed a contract with Manchester City in July of this year that will net him a staggering salary of 10.8 million euros (9.3 million pounds) per year. After crunching the numbers, we figure out that he earns €29,508 (£26,492) per day and €1,230 (£1,104) per hour!

‎Salary & Net Worth Updated 2023
Estimated Net Worth in 2023 (Approx)	25 million euros (21.9 million pounds)
Estimated Net Worth in 2022 (Approx)	15 million euros (13 million pounds)
Estimated Net Worth in 2021 (Approx)	Not Available
Annual Salary	10.8 million euros (9.3 million pounds)
Per Month Salary	€900,000 (£782,609)
Per Week Salary	€207,692 (£180,602)
Per Day Salary	€29,589 (£25,730)
Per Hour Salary	€1,232 (£1,071)
Per Minute Salary	€21 (£18)
Current Contract	With Manchester City
Contract Signed	Jul 4, 2019
Contract Expires	Jun 30, 2024
Contract Signing Amount or Transfer Fee	$88.00 Million
Market Value	$77.00 Million
Highest Market Value	$88.00 Million (Jun 11, 2019)
Endorsements	$1-$5 Million
Income Source	Professional Footballer
Cars Collection	• Opel Corsa • Mercedes

At the moment, the value of his net worth is on the rise. The man has now become a player for Manchester City and we all know how high the wages are at that club. Right now, his net worth is estimated to be about 25 million euros (21.9 million pounds). Considering that he has recently been transferred, it is relatively easy to determine his market value. His market value currently sits at $77.00 million.

Rodri (Rodrigo Hernandez) In FIFA 22

Currently, Rodri is 27 years old and plays as a defensive midfielder for Manchester City in the English Premier League. He has an overall rating of 87 and a potential 89 in FIFA 22. In terms of skill moves, Rodri has a 3-star rating. He prefers to use his right foot while shooting. His workrates are Medium / High. According to our database, Rodri’s height is 191 cm and his weight is estimated to be 82 kg. At the moment, Rodri is playing with the number 16.

Club Career

Rodri in Villarreal CF

• Born in Madrid, Rodri joined Atlético Madrid’s youth setup in 2007 at the age of 11 from CF Rayo Majadahonda. His contract with Villarreal CF was signed after he was released in 2013 due to a lack of physical strength.
• It was on 7 February 2015, while still a junior, that Rodri made his senior debut for the reserves, arriving as a late substitute in a 3–1 away win against RCD Espanyol B in the Segunda División B.
• In addition, he was given his first start 15 days after that, which he won with a score of 2–0 against Real Zaragoza B.
• Rodri made his first-team debut for Real Madrid on 17 December 2015, being given the start after a 2–0 home win against SD Huesca in the Copa del Rey.
• He made his first appearance in La Liga on 17 April 2016, when he came on as a second-half substitute for Denis Suárez in a 2–1 away loss to Rayo Vallecano.
• Rodri’s contract was extended until 2022 on 4 December 2017, after he had already established himself as a regular.
• During his first season in Spain’s top tier, he scored his first goal in a 1–1 away draw against RCD Espanyol on 18 February 2018.

Rodri in Atlético Madrid

• On the morning of 24 May 2018, Rodri returned to Atlético after the club reached an agreement with Villarreal for the transfer of the player.
• For a fee in the region of twenty million euros plus five million euros in variables, he signed a five-year contract with the Madrid side.
• As a result, he made his UEFA Super Cup debut in Tallinn on the 15th of August, where he played the first 71 minutes of a 4–2 extra-time win over city rivals Real Madrid.

Rodri in Manchester City

• It was announced on 3 July 2019 that Manchester City had met Rodri’s £62.6 million release clause, thereby enabling him to end the remainder of his contract with Atlético and leave the club.
• Manchester City paid a record transfer fee for the transfer of the player. The player signed a five-year contract with the club.
• In the 2019 FA Community Shield on 4 August at Wembley Stadium, Rodri made his debut, playing for the entire 90 minutes as Manchester City beat Liverpool on penalties after a 1–1 draw.
• As a result, he made his Premier League debut six days later by scoring a goal in West Ham United’s 5–0 victory away from home. On 14 September, he scored in Norwich City’s 3–2 defeat at Wembley as a consolation goal.
• The club announced in October 2019 that he would be out for a month as a result of a hamstring injury.
• City won the EFL Cup for the third time in a row at Wembley Stadium on 1 March 2020, defeating Aston Villa 2–1 in the final.
• From a corner, Rodri headed in City’s second goal, which ultimately turned out to be the winning goal.
• Rodri scored City’s first goal in the game on 13 February 2021 from a penalty kick during a 3–0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.

International Career

• Rodri, who has represented Spain at the under-16, under-19, and under-21 levels, was selected by the full team for the first time on 16 March 2018 for friendlies against Germany and Argentina.
• He made his debut five days later, replacing Thiago Alcántara late in the draw of 1-1 against Germany in Düsseldorf, shortly before halftime.
• Rodri has been included in Luis Enrique’s 24-man squad for UEFA Euro 2020 on the 24th of May 2021.

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Facts About Rodri (Rodrigo Hernandez)

• Rodri, despite being one of the richest football players in the world, wants to live an average life just like anyone else.
• As a matter of fact, Rodrigo Hernandez’s Personal Life can be summed up in one word, and that word is “Normality”.
• The moment you get the chance to spend time with Rodri, you will come to realize that he is just a normal guy. He is very humble, grew up in a good family, and always has his feet firmly planted in the ground.
• Apart from football and studying, Rodri likes to spend time playing table tennis, folding his clothes, watching television, and most importantly, cooking for his family.
• He didn’t forget his studies as Rodri was once a student of the Universidad de Castellon, a University in Madrid where he studied Business Studies and Economics.
• The latest news is that Rodri has an estimated market value of eighty million dollars, which by implication means that he is a millionaire footballer.
• This fact has drawn the attention of fans who have been wondering what Rodri’s lifestyle is like. Starting off, Rodri’s market value doesn’t necessarily translate to a glamorous lifestyle as he is very smart about managing his money.
• His life is not characterized by ridiculous spending or living a flashy lifestyle. Rodri does not purchase flashy cars. Up until recently, the only car Rodri owned was a second-hand Opel Corsa that he bought from a woman when he got his driving license.
• Even though he is a superstar for Atletico Madrid, the third most popular club in LaLiga, Rodri remains living in student accommodation in Madrid despite earning a lot of money as a player. Rodri in his student accommodation in Madrid despite being a superstar for Atletico Madrid, the third most popular club in LaLiga.
• As well as Rodri’s agent, it is also important that he is looking after his client. While other agents are after the money, he looks after his client. Rodri is not going to change his humble lifestyle. He is still the same person and will be there for his friends.

FAQs

Conclusion

A look at Rodri’s life story reveals that our career path is not solely dependent on our childhood dreams when it comes to our career path. The fact that kids compelled him to stay in the post against his wishes was an opportunity for him to build himself up.

In our opinion, the parents should be commended for the fact that they have devoted a large part of their money to enrolling Rodri in a sports academy. It is true they will be very proud of the fact that he never wasted the opportunity he had to succeed in his endeavors.

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