Fans have frequently disagreed on who is currently the superior player between Declan Rice of Arsenal and Rodri of Manchester City, two of the top players in the world at their position.
Playing and training with both players, England international Kalvin Phillips formed a strong partnership with the Arsenal star for the Three Lions in the 2021 European Championship.
The Man City player, who is presently on loan at Ipswich Town, played club football alongside Rodri. Based on his assessment of the two, he has ranked Rodri as the superior player, surpassing Rice. Dec is amazing, Phillips said to Sky Sports. “I could tell right away when I started training with him in England that he was a guy that would go… He is more than just a sportsman. It surprised me that he was so powerful and tall. I obviously adore Declan a lot, but when I got there, I was really astounded by how good he was with the ball and how swiftly and extensively he covered ground.
Since switching from West Ham United to Arsenal in the summer of 2023, Rice has shown promise, but Rodri has outperformed him. Because of his achievements for both club and country, he is certain to be included in the final three at this month’s 2024 Ballon d’Or awards event. In addition to helping Man City defeat Arsenal to win the Premier League the previous season, the 28-year-old helped his team win Euro 2024 at the expense of Rice and England.
Although Rodri may currently be thought to be a better player than the Gunners star, the 25-year-old is not far behind and has what it takes to be regarded as the top player in his position going forward.
Although it may take Rice some time to establish himself, he will benefit greatly from helping Arsenal win the Premier League for the first time since 2004. Rice may also need to win significant trophies for both club and country.
