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Rodri
Born: June 6, 1990
Height: 5' 10" (178cm)
Weight: 11st 7lb (73kg)
Hometown: Soria, Spain
Nationality: 
Spanish
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SpanishPosition: Forward
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 2007-2009 | Sevilla |
| Senior | 2009-2011 | Sevilla |
| 2011-2014 | Barcelona B | |
| → 2012-2013 | Sheffield Wednesday (loan) | |
| → 2013 | Real Zaragoza (loan) | |
| → 2013-2014 | Almeria (loan) | |
| 2014-2016 | 1860 Munich | |
| 2019-2020 | Bristol City | |
Sports Mole has 1,908 articles about Rodri. Articles 1 to 40:
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Manchester City's most expensive signings ever
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Rodrygo transfer latest: Another Premier League club 'joins race' for Real Madrid star
The potential departure of Rodrygo from Real Madrid has sparked significant interest across the transfer market, with several clubs now monitoring the Brazilian forward.Jul 23, 07:44
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Real Madrid transfer news: Rodri 'identified' by Xabi Alonso to fill Toni Kroos void
Real Madrid are reportedly targeting Manchester City midfielder Rodri as a replacement for Toni Kroos. Rodrygo could be sold to fund the move.Jul 22, 10:54
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Man City transfer news: Citizens enter 'eight-team race' for £69.4m midfielder as Man United trump card revealed
Manchester City reportedly enter an eight-team race for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Morten Hjulmand, and the Sky Blues may have an ace up their sleeve that can help them pip Manchester United to his signature.Jul 22, 08:38
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Man City transfer news: Three midfielders tipped to leave amid “opportunistic” Nico Gonzalez exit rumours
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Man City transfer news: Citizens 'to open talks' over new deal for key man after Club World Cup exit
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Man City injury news: Concerning Rodri setback confirmed by Pep Guardiola after Club World Cup exit
Pep Guardiola delivers a concerning update on the fitness of star midfielder Rodri following Manchester City’s elimination from the FIFA Club World Cup.Jul 1, 13:42
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Juventus vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Rodri starts, Yildiz benched for Club World Cup Group G decider
Juventus and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for today’s FIFA Club World Cup Group G top-spot decider at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.Jun 26, 18:30
Rodri: Man City midfielder feeling “very strong”, but admits he faces long road back to “reach my level”
Manchester City midfielder Rodri admits that it will take him “months” to get back to his best after recovering from a serious knee injury.Jun 26, 13:25
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Man City injury news: Claudio Echeverri blow confirmed by Pep Guardiola, Rodri update delivered before Juventus Club World Cup clash
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola delivers an update on the fitness of Claudio Echeverri and Rodri ahead of Thursday’s FIFA Club World Cup clash against Juventus.Jun 26, 07:59
Man City lineup vs. Juventus: Predicted XI for Club World Cup Group G top spot decider
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Thursday’s FIFA Club World Cup Group G clash with Juventus.Jun 24, 22:49
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Man City’s new signings Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Ait-Nouri have made a “very encouraging” start to life under Pep Guardiola at the FIFA Club World Cup, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Jun 23, 16:13
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Man City vs. Wydad AC: Rayan Cherki, Phil Foden prediction made before Club World Cup opener
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