Spain beat reigning champions Argentina and took home the World Cup gold in last night's final, 1-0.
The now-lauded team captain, who currently plays for Manchester City, returned to football just 14 months ago after a serious knee injury.
"It's been a very tough time. I just want the new generation to see my example as an opportunity - when you fall, you can get back up," says Rodri.
As the tournament's top scorer - with a total of ten goals - French superstar Kylian Mbappé was awarded the FIFA Golden Shoe, making him the first player ever to receive the award.
