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Despite his success with Manchester City, Rodri is still one of the most modest football players in the game.
As he maintains his status as one of the finest midfielders in the world, he could win Euros with Spain.
Rodri has maintained a humble lifestyle despite being one of the best players in the worldCredit: Getty
He and girlfriend Laura Iglesias prefer to lead a private lifestyleCredit: Getty
Real Madrid defeated City last season, Rodri set a record for the greatest unbeaten streak in European football history with 74 games.Having placed sixth in last year’s Ballon d’Or voting, his efforts have earned him tips.However, 28-year-old Rodri has maintained his composure and leads a humble lifestyle, keeping his private affairs, including his relationship with Laura Iglesias, hidden from the public.The Spaniard, who paid £63 million to join City in 2019, is reportedly paid an incredible £220,000 a week, yet he has chosen not to lead an ostentatious lifestyle.Rather, he has avoided social media and driven vintage automobiles while juggling his football career and academic studies.
Ballon bore Rodri has maybe been the most significant member of City’s squad in recent years.
Given that the midfielder plays for a world-class squad, it is not unexpected that he has been tipped to win the Ballon d’Or.
Alvaro Morata, a teammate from Spain, asserts that if Rodri had been more marketable, he would have taken home the trophy after winning the Treble the previous season.Rodri, though, isn’t concerned about taking home the prize or the publicity that goes along with it.In an interview with The Guardian, he clarified, saying, “I don’t play football for that.”
“Maybe people would like me to be more marketable and he sometimes says: ‘Mate, you should…’ but I understand football differently.
“I know how it works so I don’t get frustrated if [I get overlooked for the award]. If one day someone wants to reward the work, that’s welcome, but it doesn’t bother me at all.”
Rodri lived in halls at uni despite being a professional footballerCredit: X @THURBRUYNE
The two met in university; Laura is a medical student and is presumably pursuing a career in surgery.
Rodri said she was surprised to see a professional football player studying at a university, but Laura has since grown to be his biggest fan and frequently shares videos of herself cheering on her partner’s accomplishments.
“When I get to score, I always have a video of Laura celebrating the goal at home and I always watch it in a locker room,” the four-time Premier League champion said, revealing that he frequently watches those movies back.
Laura is studying to be a surgeonCredit: Getty
After joining the Etihad, Rodri’s salary has increased significantly due to his outstanding performances.
However, he has chosen a more modest lifestyle over the extravagant spending habits that many of his teammates have adopted.
After passing his driving test, Rodri chose to buy a used Opel Corsa from an elderly woman rather than a Ferrari or Lamborghini.
Valentin, his friend, stated: “One time he told me that some friends were ‘crazy’ for buying nice cars, all that mattered was that it takes you from A to B and that’s all.”
Throughout his career, Rodri has also adhered to a rigid schedule, placing a high value on his training.
His rise to untouchable status for both club and country has been aided by it; many see him as the next great Sergio Busquets of Spain.
Rodri’s first car was an old Opel Corsa he bought off an elderly lady