Spanish · Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain · Born 28 July 1987World Cup, European Championship and Champions League winner whose big-game pedigree added quality and experience to Chelsea.
Pedro Eliezer Rodríguez Ledesma was born in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain on 28 July 1987. He came through Barcelona's La Masia academy and became one of the most decorated players in football history. He scored in the 2009 Champions League final and won five La Liga titles, three Champions Leagues, the World Cup in 2010 and Euro 2012. He joined Chelsea in 2015 for £21 million and added energy, goals and experience. He made 206 appearances and scored 43 goals for Chelsea, winning the Premier League in 2017 and the Europa League in 2019. He earned 65 caps for Spain. He later played for Roma and Lazio.
Only player to score in six different official competitions in one calendar year (2009)
He is one of only a handful of players in history to have scored in the Champions League final, the World Cup final and the European Championship final.
Did You Know?How They Played
Pacey winger with excellent positioning, clinical finishing and ability to play across the front line
Lasting Impact
Versatile winger who was key to Barcelona's golden era and Spain's international dominance
Career Honours
- Premier League 2017
- Champions League 3x
- La Liga 5x
- World Cup 2010
- Euro 2012
- Europa League 2019
- Champions League 2009
- Champions League 2011
- Champions League 2015
- La Liga 2009
- La Liga 2010
- La Liga 2011
- La Liga 2013
- La Liga 2015
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 2008–2015 | — | 321 | 13 | #17 |
| Chelsea | 2015–2020 | €30M | 179 | 43 | #6 |
| Real Betis | 2023–2024 | — | 15 | 2 | — |
| AS Roma | 2020–2021 | — | 43 | 6 | — |
| Flamengo | 2021–2023 | — | 65 | 21 | — |
 Spain | — | — | 65 | 17 | — |
Spanish Athletes