According to Goal.com, Brighton midfielder Chema Andres has scored 1 goal and provided 1 assist in just 3 appearances, prompting some observers to call him the "new Rodri".

Andres quickly attracted attention after joining Brighton. Spanish newspaper AS reported that his transfer, completed on the final day of the transfer window, could become one of Brighton's most significant investments in young players.

Andres shares many similarities with Rodri Hernández: both are Spanish players standing nearly 1.90 metres tall and have played in the Premier League. Both excel at controlling the tempo of the game from a deep midfield position, while creating chances and contributing to goals. Andres' habit of tucking his shirt into his trousers also draws comparisons to Rodri. However, the comparisons between the two are primarily based on their playing style rather than appearance alone.

Andres was born in Valencia in 2005 and developed through Real Madrid's youth academy. In the 2024-2025 season, he made his senior debut, appearing in 3 matches, including 2 in La Liga and 1 in the Copa del Rey.

Andres subsequently joined Stuttgart to seek more development opportunities, before moving to Brighton to pursue a new challenge in the Premier League. Under manager Fabian Hürzeler, he quickly earned regular starting minutes.

Andres made his Brighton debut against Coventry, playing 25 minutes and providing one assist. Three days later, he started in the League Cup match against Manchester United, contributing to Brighton's impressive 3-2 away victory over United.

Andres continued as a starter in the Premier League against Arsenal. He not only fulfilled his defensive midfield duties but also played a crucial role in orchestrating attacks, linking play, and positioning. In the 57th minute, he scored Brighton's third goal from a set-piece, securing a 3-0 victory. This match coincided with Brighton's 125th anniversary.

Andres also made 2 interceptions, regained possession 7 times, and won 5 aerial duels in this match. Across nearly 200 minutes played for Brighton, including 110 minutes in domestic competitions, Andres has already begun to demonstrate his value. He joined Brighton from Stuttgart for €23 million on September 1.

Real Madrid received approximately €11.5 million from the transfer and retained 50% ownership of the player, with a €3 million sell-on clause in 2025.

Andres' impressive performances at Brighton have sparked discussions in England about why Real Madrid allowed such a promising young player to leave. Independent journalist Miguel Delaney commented: "How could Real Madrid let Chema Andres go? He is exactly the type of player Real Madrid needs right now."

After just three matches, Andres has been compared to Rodri. In the future, he will have the opportunity to continue proving himself in the Premier League and may demonstrate that Rodri is not the only Spanish player capable of dominating English midfields.

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