Ricardo Rodríguez
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Real Betis.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 23 | 0 | 1 | 1561 | 6.67 |
 UEFA Europa League | 9 | 0 | 0 | 675 | 6.58 |
 Copa del Rey | 3 | 0 | 0 | 134 | 7.3 |
Scout report
R. Rodríguez is a 33-year-old central defender at Real Betis, rated 25.3 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 364th of 389 on scout potential in the La Liga. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option this season (45.6% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.02 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Rodríguez.
Judged on this season alone, Rodríguez graded 19 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 51st of 72 of the 72 centre-backs in the La Liga, on 5 clean sheets and 2.018 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 13 → 19). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2023/24.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 25, 66th of 72 of the 72 centre-backs in the La Liga. At 33 Rodríguez is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 7.2 reflects that trajectory.
Past his 2023/24 peak — the recent trend is downward, so buyers are paying for what's left, not what was.
Output in context · Real Betis finished 5th of 20 · an upper-table side
2.02 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 5 clean sheets across 23 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (5th of 20) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 0 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 94/100).
Watch points
- Game time. Only 45.6% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Age curve. At 33, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 25.3, Rodríguez carries the 66th-highest potential of the centre-backs in the La Liga of 72. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.02 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.7× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among centre-backs in the La Liga with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
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