The FA Cup final at Wembley at the end of last season was the first time in more than a year that Manchester City had lost with Spanish midfielder Rodri in the line-up.
This is evidence of the pivotal role that he plays for the English champions and solidifies the fact he is one of the world's top players.
Success at the European Championship in July crowned a brilliant season for the midfielder who has been described as 'irreplaceable' to City's cause.
If he keeps up his performances, surely, he will eventually have his statue near the Etihad Stadium, alongside those of former club legends, David Silva and Sergio Agüero.
Principally for having scored on 10 June 2023 in Istanbul against Inter Milan 1-0, the most important goal in City's history as the one that gave the club its first Champions League.
"Rodri is by far the best midfielder in the world because he is capable of doing everything," his coach Pep Guardiola says.
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