Rodri wins FIFA World Cup Golden Ball | OneFootball

Our number 16 guided La Roja to their first Men’s triumph since 2010, becoming the first City player to captain a side to World Cup glory.

Spain - already reigning European champions - edged out Argentina in the World Cup final in extra time, with former City man Ferran Torres firing home the game’s only goal.

Rodri featured in all of La Roja’s matches en route to glory, completing more passes, covering more distance and have more player involvements (distinct touches or participations) than any other player at this summer’s tournament.

He’s also become only the 11th man in football history to win the World Cup, UEFA Champions League and Ballon d’Or.

Having won football’s most prestigious individual prize in 2024, Rodri has now added to an illustrious trophy cabinet with the World Cup Golden Ball after winning the same award for his exploits at the European Championships two years ago.

Rodri’s Spanish team-mate Pau Cubarsi won the World Cup’s Young Player of the Tournament prize, with Unai Simon’s seven clean sheets earning him the Golden Glove.

France’s Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot with ten goals for the semi-finalists and 2018 winners.

But it’s our midfielder Rodri who’s won the ultimate individual prize this summer, captaining his nation to only their second Men’s World Cup triumph.

Everyone at City would like to congratulate Rodri on yet another incredible individual milestone.