Rodri is currently the second favourite to win the Ballon D’or this year. The Man City midfielder helped his club to win the fourth consecutive Premier League title. Plus, he also helped Spain to win their fourth Euro title this summer.
Vinicius Junior is believed to be the top contender to lift the Ballon D’or in October. He helped Real Madrid to win the La Liga and UEFA Champions League. Along with Vini, Real Madrid have five other players representing them this year. Surprisingly, Rodrygo Goes was left out by France football from the top 30 list.
Rodri reacts to his chances of winning Ballon D’or
Rodri told ESPN that it will be a dream for him to win the prestigious award. No Spanish player has won the Ballon D’or since 1960. Luis Suarez is the only Spanish player to win the most prestigious individual award.
Rodri said that people wonder how Andres Iniesta or Xavi never won the award. He explained that it was because of the era they played in. Iniesta and Xavi player in an era completely dominated by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Later, Rodri said it will be source of pride for him if he wins Ballon D’or. He added that being a Spanish representative who is capable of winning the Ballon D’or enriches everyone.
Rodri also spoke some good words about his competitor Vinicius Junior. He said that he admires Vini and that he is a great player.
Lastly, Rodri said that people tell him that he deserves to win. This makes him feel like he has already won. Rodri said that people believe in him and think that he is the best player in the world. He ended by saying this is incredible and he never dreamt about this.
Cesc Fabregas backs Rodri
Gary Lineker who is the host of The Rest Is Football podcast asked Fabregas about the potential Ballon D’or winner. Later, he said Rodri is his pick to win the Ballon D’or.
Firstly, Fabregas said that he is not capable of choosing anyone at the moment. He said there is a shout of Vinicius at the moment for winning the Champions League and playing well.
Later, Fabregas told Lineker that his shout about Rodri is also very interesting. He added that Rodri deserves it because without him Man City is a completely different team.
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