CORNERFLICK
“A master of midfield control, combining tactical intelligence with precision and composure.”
70Caps- 4International goals
- 30AgeBorn 22 Jun 1996
- BarcelonaClubSince 2026
- UEFA Champions LeagueLeague
- SpainNational team
The shape of him
A composed defensive midfielder with exceptional positional awareness, precise distribution, and outstanding game-reading ability. In LaLiga, Rodri controls the tempo, resists pressure, and breaks opposition attacks with intelligent interceptions.
The job
At FC Barcelona, he anchors midfield, protects the defence, and dictates possession with forward passes and switches of play. His positioning provides balance and allows attacking teammates to move forward.
Season snapshot 26/27
| Appearances | 19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Minutes played | 1,377 | |
| Goals | 0 | |
| Assists | 0 | |
| Key passes per 90 | 1.2 | |
| Pass accuracy | — | |
| Tackles per 90 | 3.1 | |
| Duels won | 65% |
Playing style
Percentile against midfielders we track, 26/27
Stat comparison
vs midfielders we track (156), 26/27
| Stat | Bar | Hernández Cascante | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key passes per 90 | 1.2 | 1.4 | |
| Tackles per 90 | 3.1 | 1.6 | |
| Dribbles per 90 | 0.3 | 0.9 | |
| Duels won | 65% | 50% |
Honours 28
- 5Premier League
- 3League Cup
- 3UEFA Super Cup
- 3Community Shield
- 2FA Cup
- 2UEFA Nations League
- 2UEFA Champions League
- 2UEFA U19 Championship
All honours (11)
- 2J.League World Challenge
- 2FIFA Intercontinental Cup
- 2UEFA European Championship
Transfers & rumours
- MCManchester City→BABarcelonaConfirmed
Quick facts
- Full name
- Rodrigo Hernández Cascante
- Date of birth
- 22 Jun 1996 (30)
- Place of birth
- Madrid, Spain
- Nationality
- Spain
- Height
- 1.90 m
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Position
- Defensive Midfielder
- Also plays as
- Central Midfielder
- Current club
- BABarcelona
- Joined
- 18 Aug 2026
- Contract expires
- 30 Jun 2030
Strengths
- Tempo control
- Duels
- Ball winning
Scouting note
An elite holding midfielder whose tactical intelligence and composure make him a natural organiser. His ability to control transitions and retain possession gives Barcelona a reliable foundation in midfield.
CF card
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Our rating from 26/27's club stats, against every outfield player we track. Pace is set by our editors. Some numbers set by our editors. Not an EA SPORTS FC rating.
- 62
- PAC
- 75
- SHO
- 91
- PAS
- 85
- DRI
- 88
- DEF
- 89
- PHY
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Recent matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2026 |  UEFA Champions League |  Paris Saint Germain | A | L2–4 | 30' | |
| 17 Oct 2026 |  La Liga - Spain | Real Betis | A | W5–2 | 90' | |
| 13 Oct 2026 | UEFA Champions League |  Galatasaray | A | W4–1 | 90' | |
| 10 Oct 2026 | La Liga - Spain | Getafe | H | W3–0 | 71' | |
| 6 Oct 2026 |  UEFA Nations League |  Croatia | A | W2–1 | 71' |
More on Rodrigo Hernández Cascante
Season by season
Club football, all competitions
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Mins | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/27 | Spain | All competitions | 12 | 938 | 0 | 0 |
| 25/26 | Manchester City | All competitions | 35 | 2,327 | 2 | 0 |
| 24/25 | Spain | All competitions | 11 | 805 | 3 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Manchester City | All competitions | 53 | 4,427 | 9 | 12 |
| 22/23 | Manchester City | All competitions | 61 | 4,511 | 4 | 7 |
| 21/22 | Manchester City | All competitions | 45 | 3,901 | 7 | 2 |
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