The City central defender has seamlessly switched the poise, talent and technique that have been the hallmarks of his five years at the Etihad onto the international arena.
Having pledged his allegiance to the Spanish national side in 2021, the 28-year-old has become a vital component in the talented side assembled by Luis Enrique.
Assured with the ball at his feet, blessed with power and pace and a superb reader of the game, since joining City from Athletic Bilbao in January 2018, Laporte has gone from strength to strength for both club and country.
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Four Premier League titles, three League Cups, an FA Cup and a Community Shield bear handsome testament to his impact since making the move to the Etihad.
Laporte has also garnered the happy knack of scoring some crucial goals both in the league and our 2021 Carabao Cup final triumph over Tottenham.
Watch the video above to see some of Rodri’s standout moments in a City shirt from the past few seasons...
