Manchester City's Rodri finishes the season with another trophy

Spain defeated Croatia on Sunday evening, thereby becoming this year's winner of the UEFA Nations League. The standout player of the match was Manchester City's Rodri, and he will probably look back on the 2022/23 season as the best in his career, based on personal success and trophies. In terms of performance, Rodri has reached a level this year that makes him arguably the best defensive midfielder in the world, and when you add winning trophies to that, he must be in contention when the Ballon d'Or is decided later this year.

With the UEFA Nations League trophy, Rodri has won 4 trophies this year:
-    Premier League
-    FA Cup
-    Champions League
-    Nations League

Rodri has been named the Player of the Match in both the UEFA Champions League final and now the Nations League final, demonstrating the incredible form of the Spanish midfielder this year. He is the linchpin for both Manchester City and Spain, dictating the tempo of the game and showcasing his ability to score important and spectacular goals.

Rodri in the Premier League 2022/23: 
Games: 36
Goals: 2
Assists: 6
Shots: 50
Chances created: 32
Duels: 314
Duels success: 58.6%
Tackles: 67
Pass success: 91.3%

Rodri in all compeitions 2022/23: 
Games: 56
Goals: 4
Assists: 7 

Indeed, tallying 7 assists and 4 goals in a season as a defensive midfielder is quite impressive. It showcases Rodri's ability to contribute offensively while still maintaining his crucial role in the team's defensive structure. The importance of Rodri for both Manchester City and Spain cannot be overstated, given his significant impact on the team's overall performance.