Real Madrid’s forward, Rodrygo Goes, has been under the spotlight this season, and it’s expected that the attention on him will grow even more in the next season as competition within the team is set to increase.
Although Rodrygo has expressed satisfaction with his role on the right side of the pitch, data suggests that he performs notably better when positioned on the left flank. According to statistics from Marca, Rodrygo has scored 8 goals in the 11 matches he has played on the left wing this season, often filling in for Vinicius Junior during his absences due to injuries and suspensions. In contrast, in his 31 appearances on the right side, Rodrygo has only managed to score 7 goals.
However, Vinicius Junior remains Real Madrid’s most productive forward, consistently contributing more to goals than Rodrygo. With 26 goal involvements in 28 matches this season, Vinicius outperforms Rodrygo, who has been involved in 23 goals in 42 appearances.
Despite attracting attention from the Premier League, Rodrygo is determined to stay at Real Madrid beyond the summer transfer window, even with the potential arrival of Kylian Mbappe. While his representatives attribute any dip in his performance to being played out of position, the current reality for the 23-year-old is either adapting to new roles or accepting a spot on the bench.
