Rodrigo Hernández Cascante: Biography, Age, Records, Height, Achievements, Family, and Career Statistics

Rodrigo Hernández Cascante, born 22 June 1996, is a Spanish footballer who plays for Premier League club Manchester City and the Spain national team as a protecting midfield player. Rodri is a veteran youth international and Spain international. He made his first senior national team debut in 2018 and since then reflected his nation at the UEFA Euro 2020 and the FIFA World Cup in 2022.

Rodri made his first-team breakthrough for the reserves on 7 February 2015, when he was still junior, coming on as a late replacement in a 3-1 league win against RCD Espanyol B in Segunda División B. He made his debut 15 days afterwards, in a 2-0 win over Real Zaragoza B. Rodri made his first team debut on December 17, 2015, beginning in a 2-0 home win over SD Huesca in the Copa del Rey that season. On 17 April 2016, he made his La Liga debut as a second-half replacement for Denis Suárez in a 2-1 away crushing defeat to Rayo Vallecano.

After representing Spain at the under-16, under-19, and under-21 levels, Rodri was called up to the full squad for two friendly matches against Germany and Argentina on March 16, 2018. He made his first appearance five days afterwards, substituting Thiago Alcântara late in Germany’s 1-1 draw in Düsseldorf.

In this article, we’ll talk about Rodri’s life and achievements that you should know about,

Rodrigo Hernández Cascante Biography                                        

Real Name : Rodrigo Hernández Cascante

Nickname: Rodri, Rodrigo

Profession: Professional Football Player

Nature on the Field: Calm

Source of Income: Football and Brand Endorsements

Brands Endorsed: Nike

Career Manager/ Player Agent : Pablo Barquero

Jersey Number: 16 (Manchester City), 16 (Spain national football team)

Estimated Net Worth in 2023 (Approx): 25 million euros (21.9 million pounds)

Rodrigo Hernández CascantePhysical Status:

Height: 1.91m

Weight: in kilograms- 82 Kg

Body measurements: Chest: 40inches – Waist: 30 inches – Biceps: 12 inches

Eye colour: Brown

Hair colour: Black

Rodrigo Hernández CascantePersonal Life:

Date of Birth: 22 June 1996

Place of Birth:    Madrid, Spain

Nationality: Spanish

School: Not Available

College:Universidad de Castellon in eastern Spain

Highest Educational Qualifications: Graduated in Business Studies and Economics

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Sexual Orientation: Straight

Religion: Christianity

Hobbies: Horse Riding, Listening to music and watching movies

Rodrigo Hernández Cascante Family Statistics

Mother’s name: N/A

Father’s Name: N/A

Siblings Name: N/A

Spouse Name: Unmarried

Children: Daughters- None Sons- None

Rodrigo Hernández Cascante Achievements

1. Rodri, who has previously illustrated Spain at the under-16, under-19, and under-21 levels, was called up to the full squad for the first time on March 16, 2018, for friendly matches against Germany and Argentina.
2. Rodri won the 2018 UEFA Super Cup with Atletico Madrid.
3. Rodri won the 2019-20 EFL Cup with Manchester City.
4. Rodri won the 2019 FA Community Shield with Manchester City.
5. Rodri won the 2015 UEFA European U19 Championship with Spain U19.

Here are some lesser-known facts about Rodrigo Hernández Cascante

1. Rodri decided to join Atlético Madrid’s youth setup in 2007 at the young age of eleven after joining CF Rayo Majadahonda. He entered into a contract with Villarreal CF after being released in 2013 due to a lack of physical prowess.
2. On 3 July 2019, Manchester City declared that they had encountered Rodri’s £62.6 million release clause, allowing him to terminate the remaining amount of his contract with Atlético and depart the club.
3. Rodri, despite being among the world’s richest football players, wishes to live a normal life like everyone else.
4. Rodri loves playing table tennis, wrapping his clothes, watching tv, and, most pertinently, preparing food for his family when he is not playing football or studying.
5. His life is not defined by extravagant spending or a dazzling lifestyle. Rodri does not buy flashy vehicles. Rodri’s only car until lately was a used Opel Corsa he decided to buy from a woman when he got his driver’s licence.

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