It's hard to gauge how good Rodri has been in his first season at Manchester City. With a reputation for being studious from his time spent working towards a degree during his time at Atletico, the 23-year-old impressed from the moment he arrived at the club with his behaviour and approach.
With the problems and shortages in central defence though, there has been no room for rest or a gentle introduction to life as the sole holding midfielder in a Pep Guardiola team.
A player adept at ticking over the ball and breaking opposition lines with his passing, the Premier League has been a learning curve for Rodri - he has improved as he has more felt his role in the team and has room for more growth.
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