The student playing in La Liga: Introvert Rodri's unique rise to top

While a generation of players build personal brands and chase clicks, the Barcelona and Spain midfielder stays away from social media and avoids the spotlight, talking about tactics the way other players talk about cars.

He is, by his own admission, an introvert who happens to control football games for a living.

The 30-year-old won 12 major trophies with Man City and helped Spain to European Championship and World Cup successes.