Adelardo Rodríguez

Adelardo Rodríguez Sánchez, usually referred to simply as Adelardo (born 26 September 1939 at Badajoz) is a former Spanish footballer.

Adelardo enjoyed a 17-year spell at Atletico Madrid from 1959 to 1976. He was one of the most accomplished midfield schemers of his generation, combining skill, commitment and an eye for goal.

During his spell, the club won three La Liga titles (65-66, 69-70 and 72-73), five Copa del Reys (1960, 1961, 1965, 1972 and 1976), the 1962 European Cup Winners' Cup, the 1974 Intercontinental Cup.

He played 14 times for the Spain national football team, scoring 2 goals. He was in the squad of both the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the 1966 FIFA World Cup, and was in the title-winning team of the 1964 European Football Championship.