Spain's Rodri leads the tournament with 94% pass completion as he stops Messi!
Rodri, described by analysts from The Guardian - Football, shone in central midfield, demonstrating a remarkable 94.0 completed passes per 90 minutes throughout the competition.
This was just one of his standout achievements; he also earned nearly flawless success (95.3%) in line-breaking passes against Argentina and secured an incredible 26 tackles, more than any other player.
His impeccable ball retention helped Spain to concede an unusually low 0.28 expected goals per 90 minutes in the final, contributing significantly to their championship win over Lionel Messi's Argentina.
Ball Carrying King?
Rodri won 63.3% of his duels, a success rate far above Spain’s team average (48.6%). His overall passing accuracy was also impressive, completing 91.9% of his attempts in the final third.
Creating Opportunities
In total, Rodri's work allowed only five big chances for opposing teams during Spain's eight games, three of which were from crosses, two from the left flank rather than where expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question?
Rodri’s performance in the World Cup significantly changed how opponents approached their game. What was his key stat?
Besides the 94% pass completion, Rodri led the tournament in line-breaking passes and successfully defended against Lionel Messi’s star moves.