13 Ricardo Rodríguez
Ricardo Rodríguez, 1992-08-25, Defender for Switzerland, plays for Real Betis. 95 international caps, 8 goals. Part of Switzerland's 2026 World Cup Group B squad.
Biography
Real Betis left-back and one of Switzerland's most-capped players. Currently plying his trade at Real Betis, a dependable defender, Ricardo Rodríguez combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Switzerland's backline. Has earned 95 international caps, scoring 8 goals, making him one of the most senior figures in the squad. Set to compete with Switzerland at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 12 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
He was part of the Swiss team at the 2012 Olympics, and also represented the senior side at the FIFA World Cup in 2014, 2018 and 2022, and the UEFA European Championship in 2016, 2020 and 2024.
After his four-year stint at Torino, he joined Real Betis in 2024, guiding them to reach their first European final in the club's history.
Rodriguez played 184 games across all competitions for Wolfsburg, scoring 22 goals and winning the DFB-Pokal and DFL-Supercup in 2015.
A full international for Switzerland since 2011, Rodriguez has earned over 130 caps for the country.
Rodriguez has earned caps at every level of the Swiss national team setup, winning the FIFA U17 World Cup in 2009.