Rodri Climbs FIFA Power Rankings
Rodri has climbed the FIFA Power Rankings after Spain's impressive group stage performance. On the final day of group-stage action, Rodri helped Spain secure three clean sheets in winning Group H.
Rodri's performance was reflected in the Defensive ranking, where he was prominent alongside Aymeric Laporte.
The FIFA Power Rankings, powered by Aramco, provide a data-driven measure of player performance throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Rodri's rise in the rankings comes after an impressive display by Spain, who won Group H with three clean sheets.
Other players looking upwards are England's Jude Bellingham, who rose 332 places in the Creativity ranking, and France's Ousmane Dembele, whose hat-trick against Norway lifted him into the Attacking top 10.
The final few days of group-stage action witnessed significant moves up the Power Rankings, with the first-ranked players in each category currently Germany's Denis Undav for Attacking, France's Michael Olise for Creativity, and Canada's Derek Cornelius for Defending.
Dembele's first tournament treble for Les Bleus came from his three attempts on target against Norway, and he scored high for Creativity too, with his consistent forward passing reflected by a total of 12 progressive passes.
As well as moving 49 places up the Attacking ladder to sixth, he scored 6.63 for Creativity to soar 96 places in that second bracket.
Bellingham had a key role as Thomas Tuchel's men secured first place in Group L, with his forward runs in behind threatening the Panama backline.
His attacking score was 6.72, bringing a climb of 52 places to 14th, while his 5.98 for Creativity lifted him 332 places in that ranking.
Trossard helped Belgium get up and running in their 5-1 victory over New Zealand, opening his World Cup goals account with two goals and collecting a score of 8.3.
The fact he had seven open-play attempts underlines his determination to make an impact, moving him 141 places into the top 50 in the Attacking ranking at 49th.
Mbappe did not score but made a telling impact, reflected by his score of 8.6 for Creativity, registering two assists for Dembele.
His movement was illustrated by a total of 31 offers.
Rodri's performance will be crucial in the next stage of the tournament, as Spain looks to build on their strong group stage performance.
The Round of 32 is set to begin, with Rodri and Spain facing a tough test against their next opponents.
Rodri's rise in the FIFA Power Rankings is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport.
He will be looking to continue his impressive form and help Spain progress in the tournament.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting tournament, with many talented players like Rodri making an impact.
The next stage of the tournament is sure to be thrilling, with Rodri and Spain looking to make a deep run.
Rodri's performance in the group stage has set him up for success in the rest of the tournament.
He will be looking to build on his strong start and help Spain achieve their goals.
The FIFA Power Rankings will continue to be updated throughout the tournament, reflecting the performances of players like Rodri.
Rodri's rise in the rankings is a reflection of his impressive performance in the group stage.
He will be looking to continue his good form and help Spain succeed in the tournament.