Rodrigo Sánchez RodrÃÂguez (born 16 May 2000), commonly known as Rodri (), is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Qatar Stars League club Al-Arabi. Mainly an attacking midfielder, he can also play as a winger.
Born in Talayuela, Cáceres, Extremadura, Rodri started his career with CP Talayuela, and subsequently represented EF Navalmoral before joining Real Madrid's La Fábrica in 2011. After spending the pre-season with the side, he was loaned to CD Canillas for a year before joining Atlético Madrid in 2012.
In June 2014, after a one-year spell at RCD Espanyol, Rodri joined FC Barcelona's La Masia. After leaving Barça in 2015, he then spent a year at Deportivo de La Coruña before joining Real Betis' youth setup in 2016.
Rodri made his senior debut with the reserves on 26 August 2018, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 3âÂÂ0 Tercera División home win against Conil CF. He scored his first senior goal on 7 October, netting the third in a 8âÂÂ0 home routing of CD Gerena, and renewed his contract until 2022 the following 27 March.
Rodri made his first team â and La Liga â debut on 7 November 2020, replacing Sergio Canales late into a 5âÂÂ2 away loss against his former club Barcelona.
On 8 September 2024, Rodri joined Qatar Stars League club Al-Arabi.
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