By Oluwole Olulana 
Rodrygo always come behind Vinícius Jr, Jude Bellingham, and Kylian Mbappé in the peaking order, even after he has consistently proven his values and importance to the team.
Rodrygo’s career at Madrid shouldn’t just be as a squad player or a stopgap solution when someone else is unavailable, his development has been praise worthy as he has constantly shown to be a proven difference-maker, a big-game player, and a unique talent that the Los Blancos side should be building around, not phasing out.
The 24-year-old forward possesses a unique skillset that sets him apart from his other teammates, the kind of quality loved by several clubs all over the world today.
Big Games, Big Moments
Rodrygo’s most important trait constantly shown is his ability to rise when the stakes are tough. From his two goals against Manchester City in Madrid’s La Decimocuarta Champions League campaign, to clutch performances against Atlético, Barcelona, and Chelsea.
This is the ability not many forward can boast of. Some players crumble under immense pressure, but not Rodrygo. He thrives with pressure.
Tactical Versatility
Rodrygo also possesses the ability to play across the front three positions (left wing, right wing, false nine), giving Real Madrid more options upfront and more tactical flexibility.
Still, he less ego and doesn’t cause unnecessary noise in the locker room. He has adjusted under several managers with different tactical approaches.
Furthermore, he can cover for Kylian Mbappe in the middle, Vinicius Junior from the left and can effectively play from the right.
Rodrygo is the ultimate utility player, loved by coach with positional play. No wonder he is attracting interest from several clubs in Europe.
Still Only 24
Rodrygo has had several big game moments so far in his career, so It’s easy to forget he is only 24-years-old.
As a player still entering his prime, he still has the ability to explode further at a similar age as players like Mohammed Salah and his former teammate Benzema.
Real Madrid letting go of a player like Rodrygo, still have lots of room to improve, and still playing at the highest level, won’t won’t come has a wise business for even Madrid. A club still looking to replace players like Modric, and Kroos in the squad.
Verdict: Rodrygo Needs Trust, Not Transfer Talks
In hindsight of all that has been said, there is no denying that competition in place for the positions Rodrygo plays will be fierce for the coming season.
However, with the arrival of Franco Mastantuono, resurgence of Arda Güler, and Xabi Alonso’s style of play, one might assume Rodrygo will definitely get frozen out. But that doesn’t have to be the case.
The most important thing the Brazilian needs is what every top-level player needs: trust, responsibility, and clarity. Give him a consistent role In the team, trust and back him the way Ancelotti did in his time at the club, and he’ll repay that good faith with goals, assists, and decisive performances as he has always done.