The 16 -year -old goalkeeper from Barcelona, Iker, Rodríguez, is ready to train with the first team in the next few days, according to a Sport report.
In just three weeks, Rodríguez will celebrate his 17th birthday.
His performances have not only made him a headline for the U-17 national team of Spain, but also have won a reputation as a young very ambitious talent of Sabadell.
The film has taken note of him
Barcelona’s manager Hansi Flick, and his coaching staff realized Iker’s growth and decided to give him the opportunity to train with the senior team.
This experience will allow them to evaluate their development and measure how I could fit into future plans for the first team.
Interestingly, this will not be the first experience of Iker Rodríguez training with the senior side.
He has previously shared the field with goalkeepers established as Inaki Pena, Wojciech Szczesny, Ander Astralaga and Diego Kochen.
His first training session with the first team arrived in September 2024, shortly after renewing his contract with the club.
Who is Iker Rodríguez?
Rodríguez is part of the talented 2008 generation, which also includes outstanding players such as Cousins Guille and Toni Fernández.
Known for its remarkable height and excellent technical and physical attributes, the young goalkeeper has the necessary tools to reach the upper level of football.
This season, the 16 -year -old has made nine appearances with Juvenile B and has been called four times for youth A, with a game.
His performances have been based on a star campaign last season with Cadet to Under Arnau Blanco, who now serves as one of Flick’s key attendees. White’s role has been crucial to help academia players to join the senior team.