Arsenal has four players in the top 30 of Ballon d’Or. Only less than Real Madrid who has Five players in the top 30. Arsenal’s Martin Odegard, Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, And Declan Rice. With former players like Granit Xhaka and Emiliano Martinez making The list.
The glittering accolade that footballers around the world aspire to – the Ballon d’Or – has left football fans excited and debating. France Football’s most prestigious award, it rewards the world’s best player. Sceptics may point out that such an honour is as much an. Individual glory as the gold from winning the Tour de France. Or a gold medal at an Olympic Games. Legends such as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo names ring through. The history books of the sport have been past winners, adding another illustrious name to the list of heroes. And in 2024, another luminary is about to join theirs.
Against this backdrop, four Arsenal stars fought for the Ballon d’Or. And these players – Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, William Saliba, Declan Rice – were shoulder to shoulder with the world’s elite.
Reality did begin to set in as the anticipation built. None of the Gunners nominees went home with the prize. Rodri and Vinicius Junior dominated. But as always, fans proved passionate. Gabriel Magalhaes, Saliba’s defensive partner. Was not included on the list and some lamented that. They would scratch their heads at the neglect of goalkeeper David Raya in the Yashin Trophy. The goalkeeper equivalent of the Ballon d’Or.
Rodri Wins Ballon d’or
The rankings were then finally unveiled. On that Monday in late October when the footballing world learned where Arsenal’s stars stood. William Saliba pipped Declan Rice to the 24th spot, while the 26th spot went to Declan Rice. Bukayo Saka has 21st place, meanwhile, Gunners captain Martin Ødegaard took 19th – their only player in the top 20. It was a moment of mixed emotions: They proudly recognized, but had a desire for more.,
Arsenal have a well-known history and a recent reason to shine. In a commendable season, they finished 2nd in the Premier League and ran the best run in team history. To the European Champions League quarterfinals of recent years.
Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí are our winners of the Ballon d’Or. And, as I write this, the footballing world. Is Left surprised around. Rodri vies with Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid for best player. FC Barcelona’s captain Aitana Bonmatí also received her second consecutive Ballon d’Or. And left behind teammates Caroline Graham Hansen and Salma Paralluelo.
The Men’s Club of the Year went to Real Madrid and the Women’s Club of the Year to Barcelona. Iga Swiatek won the In Be Price Trophy for best women’s player. And Emiliano Martínez claimed the Yashin Trophy for best goalkeeper. Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe won the Gerd Muller trophy for Most goals in Europe. With Both Tied on 52 Goals.
Full Award list
This time Arsenal’s stars aren’t crowned but. They are still very much part of the grand narrative. Arsenal remains on courses and in stadiums, in their hearts, and fans. They might be here one day and their names might ring as loud as Messi, Ronaldo and the footie immortals.
Borussia Dortmund’s model is one that Arsenal should take inspiration from. Historically one of Europe’s poorer teams, Dortmund turned prosperity around with an emphasis on youth development and careful spending. They signed young talent, oriented towards resale value. And were trustful of the money they had.
A similar approach could come to Gunners. Looking at promising players, developing them, and getting everything you can out of them. It was commendable that Arsenal have greatly improved their defensive record in recent seasons. They’ve become one of the stingiest defences in Europe under Mikel Arteta. Their organization and discipline are a testament to the low expected goals against per match.
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