Rodri claims that Manchester City have an additional athlete who has the potential to win the Ballon d’Or in the future.

Rodri claims that Manchester City have an additional athlete who has the potential to win the Ballon d’Or in the future. Last season,

 

 

 

Rodri achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first player in Manchester City’s history to win the Ballon d’Or while at the club. City have, of course, previously hosted Ballon d’Or champions. Kevin Keegan was a Ballon d’Or winner in his playing days before becoming the City manager, while George Weah earned the Golden Ball during his time at AC Milan.

 

 

 

 

Dennis Law won the Ballon d’Or before he came to City. Last year, Rodri was awarded the Ballon d’Or, much to the dismay of Real Madrid and their supporters. However, it is difficult to argue that he did not deserve the honour. Rodri’s performance for both his club and his country in 2024 was truly remarkable, and he is a deserving recipient of the most prestigious individual award in the sport.

 

 

 

 

Rodri is of the opinion that another of his colleagues could ultimately secure the top honour, as City had 11 nominees for the Ballon d’Or ceremony last year in various categories. Rodri has now predicted that another City player will ultimately achieve the same accomplishment and win the Ballon d’Or, as he spoke with JD Sports.Rodri believes that Erling Haaland has the potential to capture the Ballon d’Or.

 

 

 

 

The midfielder was questioned regarding which of his teammates he believes has the potential to earn the Ballon d’Or in the future. Phil Foden has been predicted to be a future Ballon d’Or winner; however, Rodri believes that Erling Haaland is the City player with the greatest likelihood of obtaining the coveted award. Although Haaland has encountered criticism at times this season due to his inability to achieve his peak performance,

 

 

 

he continues to be considered one of the most exceptional strikers in the world of football. Erling Haaland ought to have already received the Ballon d’Or. Rodri maintains that Haaland will ultimately receive a Ballon d’Or; however, there is a compelling argument that he should have received one earlier. In fact, Haaland was on the brink of claiming the Ballon d’Or in 2023 after assisting Manchester City in winning the treble.

 

 

 

Nevertheless, Lionel Messi emerged victorious in the award ceremony after leading Argentina to World Cup success.Erling Haaland 2022/23 2022/23 Lionel Messi 52 games 40 goals 9 assists 20 assists 3 club trophies One Regrettably for Haaland, the World Cup takes precedence in these circumstances, and Messi was a clear favourite to win the Ballon d’Or, given that he was the greatest player at the tournament.

 

 

 

Harland not experience any resentment towards Messi’s victory; however, it was entirely reasonable for him to be irritated, given his accomplishments at the club level that year. Haaland, as Rodri notes, has the opportunity to become a Ballon d’Or recipient in the future, as he still has time.