Having been integrated into his legendary squad at Barcelona by Pep Guardiola, Pedro has proven to be one of the best wingers in Europe. Like many others, he doesn’t rely on fancy tricks, instead making the most of his intelligent movement and skillful reading of the game to put himself in the best positions in the attacking third. His technical ability and passing, honed at La Masia, see him play a key role in attacking his side. His immense work speed and down-to-earth personality has also endeared him to fans.

Born name

Pedro Eliezer Rodriguez Ledesma

nickname

Peter

Sun sign

Lion

Place of birth

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

Residence

London, England, United Kingdom

nationality

training

Pedro began his football journey with his hometown club’s youth facility, CD San ​​Isidro . He was later picked up by Barcelona and continued his football education at the famous La Masia academy .

occupation

Professional soccer player

family

• Vater – Juan Antonio Rodríguez Pedro
• Mutter – Monserrat Ledesma Encinoso
• Siblings – He is the only child.

Manager

Pedro is represented by Bahía Internacional.

Position

Winger, Striker

Shirt Number

33, 27 – FC Barcelona

17 – FC Barcelona, ​​FC Chelsea

7 – FC Barcelona, ​​Spain national team

11 – Chelsea FC, Spain national team

9, 12, 18 – Spain national team

To build

Athletic

Height

5 feet 6½ inches or 169 cm

weight

66 kg or 145.5 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Pedro dated –

1. Carolina Martin (2015-2017) – Pedro started dating accountant Carolina Martin when he was 17 years old. She was then 22 years old. They married in the summer of 2015 in a lavish wedding ceremony. The ceremony was attended by several of his Barcelona teammates. In April 2013, she gave birth to their son, Bryan Rodriguez Martin. They were reportedly officially divorced in 2017.
2. Patricia Magana (2017-Present) – Pedro was first linked to Patricia Magana in September 2017 after they were spotted kissing on an outing in London. At the time, the identity of his new girlfriend was a mystery. It was later revealed that he was dating Patricia, who has worked as a manager for a high profile restaurant in London.

race/ethnicity

Hispanic

He is of Spanish descent.

hair colour

Schwarz

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

Sharp and prominent nose

brand promotion

Pedro has a personal endorsement deal with Nike . Under the terms of the contract, he is required to wear Nike shoes for his professional matches.

Known for

• His great performances for the conquerorsThe Barcelona team won numerous titles and cup competitions. He played a key role in his side’s victory in the 2010–11 UEFA Champions League when he scored his side’s first goal in their 3–1 win over Manchester United.
• His successful mission at Chelsea FC. He won a Premier League title with the English giants in his second season with the club.
• An integral part of the Spain national team that won the 2010 FIFA World Cup

First football game

In January 2008 he made his professional debut with Barcelona in the La Liga game against Real Murcia. He came on as a very late substitute in his side’s 4-0 win.

In August 2015, Pedro made his first appearance for Chelsea in a Premier League away game against West Bromwich Albion. He scored his side’s first goal and assisted Diego Costa in his side’s 3–2 win.

In May 2010 he made his first international appearance as Vicente del Bosque sending him as David Silva’s substitute in a friendly against Saudi Arabia.

Strengthen

• speed
• acceleration
• Tempowende
• Dribbling
• long shots
• Front check
• Technical ability

weaknesses

• Strength
• dogfights
• Complete

Pedro facts

1. In his first season as Barcelona manager, Pep Guardiola decided to bring Pedro, who had been a great performer for youth teams, into the first team squad. This season (2008-09), Pedro made 14 appearances. By the start of the following season, he had become a staple of the first-team rosters.
2. In August 2009, he scored his first senior goal for Barcelona when Xavi assisted him in their 2–1 win over Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup.
3. In the 2009/10 season he became the first player to have been hit in one season in 6 different club competitions. He was also the first player to score in 6 different club competitions in one year.
4. In August 2009 he signed a contract extension with the club to extend his stay with the club until June 2014. The club also included a £60m buyout clause in his contract.
5. He finished his breakthrough season (2009-10) with 23 goals from 53 appearances. He also won the La Liga title with the Catalan side that season.
6. In July 2011 he signed a new contract with Barcelona which secured his stay with the club until 2016. His buyout clause has been increased to 150 million euros. In June 2015, he signed another extension to extend his contract until June 2019.
7. In June 2015 he became part of history as he won another treble (Bundesliga, National Cup and European Cup) with Barcelona. The Catalan side became the first team to win the treble twice and Pedro was an integral part of the side that won the first treble under Guardiola.
8. In the summer of 2015, he decided to join Chelsea, despite a serious interest from Manchester United. He later claimed that Jose Mourinho’s presence was a key factor in his decision to join Chelsea.
9. In October 2016, he set the record for the fastest goal of the season when he scored his side’s 4–0 win over Manchester United within 30 seconds of the game starting.
10. In November 2016, he scored his side’s equalizing goal against Tottenham Hotspur in his side’s 2–1 win. Pedro’s goal was voted November’s Premier League Goal of the Month.
11. In June 2010, he scored his first international goal in Spain’s friendly against Poland, played just before the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
12. Visit his official website @ pedro17.com.
13. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.