German legend Lothar Matthaus has asserted that Manchester City’s Rodri deserves to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or over Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior.
Matthaus praised Rodri as a leader who played a crucial role in Spain’s victory at Euro 2024 and in Manchester City’s Premier League triumph. The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner will be announced in October, with both Vinicius and Rodri among the top contenders.
Discussing the award, Matthaus stated (according to Bild): “In this election, goal scorers often receive more attention than others. While Vinicius has titles from the Champions League and La Liga with Real Madrid that merit consideration, I personally rank him third among this year’s top players.
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“For me, Rodri deserves the Ballon d’Or more than Vinicius. He was the strategist and leader of European champions Spain and also helped Manchester City secure the Premier League. These two titles were achieved thanks to his impressive performances, making him the standout player of the year in my view.”