Rodrigo Bentancur's salary, house, cars, contract, dating, net worth, age, stats

Rodrigo Bentancur's salary, house, cars, contract, dating, net worth, age, stats

Claudia Kogi
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:04 PM

Tactically versatile, meet the famed and fearless midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur Colman. The midfielder has amassed an incredible net worth since debuting on the soccer scene. Additionally, he has gained the public's attention thanks to his undeniable skills in soccer. At 18, he won two Primera División titles and a Copa Argentina. Rodrigo Bentacur's salary has many intrigued, especially after he began his Tottenham Hotspur career.

Rodrigo Bentancur's latest news
Bentancur of Tottenham Hotspur runs with the ball during the Premier League match against Norwich City at Carrow Road on 22 May 2022, in Norwich, England. Photo: David Rogers
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Rodrigo Bentancur Colman, whose nicknames are 'Lolito, Rodri, and Lolo', is an Uruguayan-born professional football player who plays as a midfielder for the Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, and the Uruguay national team. Want to learn about Rodrigo Bentancur's latest news? You sure are in the right place.

Profile summary

Full name

Rodrigo Bentancur Colman

Date of birth

25 June 1997

Age

25 years old (as of May 2022)

Zodiac sign

Cancer

Place of birth

Nueva Helvecia, Uruguay

Nationality

Uruguayan

Ethnicity

White

Mother

Mary Colman

Father

Roberto Bentancur

Siblings

4

Height

6'2" or 187 centimetres

Weight

161 pounds or 73 kilograms

Relationship status

Dating

Girlfriend

Melanya La Banca

Profession

Professional soccer player

Current team(s)

Tottenham Hotspur, The Uruguay national team

Net worth

Estimated to be $30 million

Transfer market value

$31 million (as of June 2022)

Social media presence

Instagram

Rodrigo Bentancur's salary

Rodrigo Bentancur's salary
Rodrigo of Tottenham Hotspur controls the ball during the Premier League match against Leicester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, on 1 May 2022, in London, United Kingdom. Photo: Sebastian Frej
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One thing about soccer players' financials is that they are often a mystery, and some of them are muddled by their fans, who tend to exaggerate their wealth. But in this case, Rodrigo has continued to climb the ladder of success as far as soccer is concerned. According to sources, the famous Tottenham Hotspur star has an alleged whopping salary of $4.8 million per year.

So what is Rodrigo Bentancur's net worth? The Uruguayan midfielder caught several of Europe's top clubs' attention through his exploits with Argentinian club Boca Juniors.

His net worth peaked the moment he began signing huge deals. For starters, during the summer of 2017, he moved to Italy to join Serie A giants Juventus, bringing up his net worth to about $30 million. So, one can only assume how fat his bank accounts are as of 2022. According to sources, his net worth is estimated to be $30 million.

Like most football players, the bulk of Bentancur's revenue from his career comes from the contracts and endorsement deals he has signed since his debut. His transfer market value as of June 2022 is $31 million, while his highest value was $61 million on 3 March 2020.

Rodrigo Bentancur's house and cars

Rodri has been relatively discrete regarding his assets. However, he is often spotted in Turin, Italy flaunting a black Jeep Cherokee. Even though he has not disclosed much about his assets, the soccer player lives a lavish life considering his financial stability given his high net worth.

Where was Rodrigo Bentancur born?

The famous soccer player was born in Nueva Helvecia, Uruguay, to Roberto Bentancur and his late mother, Mary Colman. He has not disclosed much about his childhood background except he was bred alongside his siblings, Damian, Matias, Nicolas, Cande and Mica.

When is Rodrigo's birthday?

The renowned football player annually marks his birthday on 25 June. According to astrology, his zodiac sign is Cancer.

What is Rodrigo Bentancur's nationality?

The famous soccer guru is an Uruguayan national of white ethnicity and represents Uruguay on the international football arena.

Rodrigo Bentancur's age

The famed player was born on 25 June 1997. Therefore, as of June 2022, he is 25 years old.

What is Rodrigo Bentancur's height?

He is 6 feet 2 inches or 187 centimetres tall, and his weight is 161 pounds or 73 kilograms. He has light brown hair and eyes.

Rodrigo Bentancur's career stats

Understanding his son's keen interest in soccer, Rodrigo's dad gave him every support he needed. As a result, he entirely debuted when he began playing with the Artesano club. Like Luiz Diaz, Rodri enjoyed having his dad train him, as he was the club's president.

Rodrigo Bentancur's career stats
Bentancur of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match against Brentford at Brentford Community Stadium on 23 April 2022, in Brentford, England. Photo: Eddie Keogh
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The famed player professionally debuted in the soccer scene when he joined the Boca U20 squad in 2009. He nurtured his skills in the youth system for almost six years before being promoted to the main team in 2015. His debut match was against Nueva Chicago, which ended up in a 0-0 tie. In total, he made 51 appearances and scored a goal.

Before leaving the club, he and the entire squad were awarded 2015, 2016-17 Primera Division and 2014-015 Copa Argentina.

Rodrigo Bentancur signed his first contract with Juventus on 1st July 2017, in a deal worth $11 million. He had his first match as a substitute on 26 August 2017, where he played against Genoa. He then won the 2017/18 Serie A and Coppa Italia awards. Some of his other honours include:

Boca Juniors

  • (2015, 2016, 2017) Primera División
  • (2014, 2015) Copa Argentina

Juventus

  • (2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20) Serie A
  • (2017/18, 2020/21) Coppa Italia
  • (2018, 2020) Supercoppa Italiana

Uruguay U20

  • (2017) South American Youth Football Championship

Is Rodrigo Bentancur dating?

Love is a beautiful thing and the greatest commandment too. Nothing is more refreshing than finding love, and love finding you right back. Seemingly, the renowned football player has found his love, Melanya La Banca. Although the couple has not yet tied the knot, the two seem to be head over heels in love, and sooner or later, they will be walking down the aisle.

Rodrigo Bentancur's Twitter

Is the Rodri on Twitter? Unfortunately, the soccer player is not on Twitter. Is he on Instagram? He has a verified account with over 1.6 million followers as of June 2022.

Rodrigo Bentancur's salary is just a tiny fraction of what the player himself has and is yet to achieve in his career. Nevertheless, he is one promising footballer who has maintained a clean profile since debuting in the football arena.

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Claudia Kogi is a Kenyan content creator with over 3 years of experience. Claudia joined Sportsbrief.com as a writer in January 2022, covering sports and relatable content.