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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Never a burst threat and has slowed further into his mid-30s. (conf 0.7)
Modest recovery pace, relies on positioning to compensate. (conf 0.65)
Solid but unspectacular change of direction for a veteran full-back. (conf 0.6)
Manages minutes well but no longer covers a full flank at high tempo. (conf 0.6)
Control
Clean, reliable control befitting a long-time top-league left-back. (conf 0.65)
Functional carrier rather than a beat-the-man dribbler. (conf 0.6)
Uses experience and body positioning to protect the ball under pressure. (conf 0.6)
Renowned left-footed striker of the ball, a career-long penalty and set-piece taker. (conf 0.8)
Distribution
Composed distributor comfortable building from the back. (conf 0.7)
Excellent diagonal switches from a powerful, accurate left foot. (conf 0.7)
Career hallmark, whipped in dangerous deliveries throughout his time at Wolfsburg and Milan. (conf 0.75)
Reads passing lanes well from experience rather than creative flair. (conf 0.6)
Chance threat
Reliable penalty taker with a proven record of converting spot-kicks. (conf 0.7)
Rarely shoots from open play, picks his moments mostly on set pieces. (conf 0.6)
Sound positional sense but limited overlapping threat these days. (conf 0.55)
One of the more dependable free-kick and penalty specialists among European full-backs. (conf 0.8)
Duels
Competent but not dominant in the air for his size. (conf 0.55)
Battles well using timing and experience against wingers. (conf 0.65)
Defense
Conserves energy, not an aggressive high-press trigger at this stage. (conf 0.55)
Anticipates danger with veteran know-how more than physical intervention. (conf 0.55)
Well-drilled, disciplined shape honed over a long top-flight career. (conf 0.7)
Mental
Rarely rattled, a calm penalty-box and set-piece operator. (conf 0.75)
Experienced decision-maker who avoids unnecessary risk in his own third. (conf 0.65)
Steady professional but no longer a box-to-box engine. (conf 0.55)
Resilience
Generally available but carries typical wear from a long, physical career. (conf 0.5)
Outlook
Mid-30s veteran on the downside of his trajectory with declining physical tools. (conf 0.6)
Long-time Swiss international well known from Wolfsburg, AC Milan and Torino spells. (conf 0.7)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Ricardo Rodríguez is a veteran Swiss left-back known for his powerful left foot, reliable crossing and dead-ball delivery, built over a long career at Wolfsburg, AC Milan, Torino and PSV. Now at Real Betis, he offers experience, composure and set-piece quality rather than athletic upside. A long-serving Switzerland international and former captain, he brings positional intelligence and a calm penalty-taking record to a squad needing a steady rotation option at left-back.
Long-time Switzerland international and former national team captain.
Known throughout his career as a dependable penalty and free-kick taker.
Established himself in the Bundesliga at Wolfsburg before moving to AC Milan.