Rodri’s Premier League Numbers Explain His Huge Value

Rodri has produced another remarkable set of numbers in the Premier League, showing why Barcelona are pushing to bring the Manchester City midfielder back to Spain.

The Spain international remained one of the league's most dominant midfielders during the 2025/26 season despite missing time through injury.

According to Premier League data, Rodri has completed 15,164 passes in the competition since joining Manchester City, more than any other midfielder during that period. He has also registered 18,778 touches, another record among midfielders.

His numbers from last season underline his influence.

One statistical database records Rodri with 2,057 touches and 1,620 passes in the Premier League, while he completed 151 progressive passes and averaged 8.58 successful passes into the final third per 90 minutes.

His passing accuracy was also close to 90%, while his long-ball completion rate was listed at 85.8%.

These figures help explain why Rodri remains so highly regarded. His role is not simply about keeping possession. He controls the tempo, moves the ball through midfield and helps City progress attacks from deep.

Now, however, Manchester City could be preparing to lose him.

The Times reports that Barcelona are confident of signing the 30-year-old this week. City have already rejected an initial £38.5 million offer, but Barcelona are reportedly prepared to pay around £60 million including add-ons.

The possible move would reunite Rodri with the country where he developed his career and give Barcelona one of the world's best holding midfielders.

For City, replacing a player with this level of control will be extremely difficult.

And the numbers explain why.

If Barcelona sign Rodri, are they getting the best midfielder in the Premier League?