Pedro Eliezer Ledesman Rodriquez, better known in the football world as Pedro or Pedrito who plays for his Nation Spain and Club Barcelona as a Forward or winger. He was born on 28 July 1987 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.
Pedro Rodríguez's Career
Pedro started his career at the age of 17 joining youth team of FC Barcelona after coming off fresh from local club San Isidro. In 2005, he started his senior career in Barcelona C. He played for the team from 2005-2007 making 10 goals in 70 appearances from the club. Later in 2007, he joined Barcelona B. From 2007-2009, he played 55 matches for the club bagging 17 goals. His Current team is Barcelona. He plays for Barcelona since 2008. He has appeared in 166 matches making 52 goals for the team.
He spent most of the time playing for the club and increasing his skills and performance. As a result from which, he has been chosen in the Spanish National Football Team since 2010. He made the starting line-up in semi finals and final matches of 2010 FIFA World cup and been a key player in the victory of Spain.
He has played 37 matches so far for Spain bagging 14 goals.Pedro has a s sisted the team FC Barcelona in winning “La Liga : 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2012-2013”, “Coupe del Rey: 2008-2009, 2011-2012, Runner-up: 2010-2011, 2013-2014”, Supercopa de Espana: 2009,2010,2011,2013; Runner-up: 2012”, “UEFA Champions League: 2008-2009, 2010-2011”, UEFA Super Cup: 2009,2011”, “FIFA Club World Cup: 2009,2011”. In 2007-2008, he was in the Barcelona B club where he played in the team for the victory of “Tercera Division.”
Being a Spanish National Team Player, there was his huge contribution in the team for winning “2010 FIFA World Cup”, “UEFA European Championship: 2012” and Runner-up in “FIFA Confederations Cup: 2013”. Besides these, he has been honored as the “Prince of Asturias Award” in 2010.
Pedro Rodríguez's Girlfriend And Personal Life
Pedro's girlfriend Carolina Martin is an accountant and is 5 years older than him. They met when Pedro was 17 and Carolina was 22. Unlike other players' girlfriend, Pedro has kept him away from the limelight for good reasons. The couple had their first son on 4th April 2013.
Pedro Rodríguez's Salary, Specialties, And Market Value
Pedro earns 1.7 million Euros annually. His market value is worth 25,000,000 Euros. As of 2018, his net worth is estimated to be around $10 million. His current market value is 25,00 Mill. €. His highest market value 30,00 Mill. € in 2013. He uses both his foot in the game which has proved him versatile in playing either side of the pitch. He is excellent in dribbling skill. He has a very good control over the ball in the game.
This young player, Pedro, has got great enthusiasm and skills which led him to be impressive and appreciated at speed and positioning for the shots. His performance, creativity, club loyalty are things to be praised for. Besides, he is called one of the best players in the team giving powerful shots from long ranges. However, he needs to work on his heading skills, diving and the durability in the game for much better performance in future.
by sahra, 31 May, 2014
