Real Madrid’s own Rodri? 19-year-old likened to Man City superstar earns first-team call-up | OneFootball

Teenage midfield prospect Chema Andres was one of the main highlights of Real Madrid’s squad for the upcoming game against Real Sociedad.

Benefiting from the absence of key midfielders Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni, Jude Bellingham, and Dani Ceballos due to injuries, Chema may have an excellent chance of making his first-team debut for the club this weekend.

Chema’s inclusion in the team was always in the making, especially given the way he has impressed the coaching staff at the Valdebebas.

Real Madrid’s very own Rodri

A recent report from MARCA has offered a rather comprehensive update on Chema and his rise to prominence within the Real Madrid youth ranks.

In fact, the youngster has been garnering a lot of attention for his similarities to Manchester City star Rodri, a player Real Madrid admire and consider pursuing in 2025.

Standing at 1.90 cm with an impressive range of movement, Chema has a playing style that echoes the qualities of the Spanish international.

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The 19-year-old possesses the ability to control the tempo of the game, maintain positional discipline, and support his teammates in both offensive and defensive situations.

Real Madrid sees in Chema the potential to become their version of Rodri, a player who could dominate the midfield for years to come.

The club’s football department has marked him as a standout talent, and the staff at Valdebebas has been diligently working to shape his game.

His training regime has been tailored with specialized videos and drills, aimed at honing the qualities that make him so highly regarded: spatial awareness, tactical intelligence, and composure under pressure.

With comparisons to Rodri already being drawn, there is every chance Chema will be groomed to fill a similar role at Real Madrid.

The camp at Valdebebas views him as a long-term project who could become a cornerstone of their midfield, much like Rodri at Manchester City.

If his development continues at this pace, Chema, who is already making his mark on Carlo Ancelotti, could emerge as the next big name from Real Madrid’s academy, making him a player to watch in the future.