In May, Manchester City lifted a record fourth straight Premier League title under manager Pep Guardiola, and from the outside looking in, it was thanks in large part to Erling Haaland's 20 league goals. However, it's Rodri who has proven to be City's most important player since his arrival ahead of the 2019 season from La Liga giant Atlético Madrid.
The 28-year-old was brought to the Etihad Stadium for a reported fee of roughly $83 million to shore up the defensive midfield behind playmakers Kevin De Bruyne and İlkay Gündoğan, but it's no coincidence that City and Guardiola have gone on to win four straight league titles as well as one UEFA Champions League all with Rodri in the middle of the park.
