'He is the best': Ex-Mancity star names player that deserves the Ballon d’Or award

'He is the best': Ex-Mancity star names player that deserves the Ballon d’Or award

Hassan Abdulsalam 18:02 - 14.08.2024

Former Man City star, Paul Dickov, has disclosed his choice 2024 Ballon d'Or award.

Former Manchester City star, Paul Dickov, has thrown his weight behind midfielder Rodri as a deserving winner of the 2024 Ballon d’Or.

Paul Dickov with EPL trophy
Paul Dickov with EPL trophy Paul Dickov with EPL trophy

Dickov believes that Rodri’s consistent excellence over the past few seasons makes him the standout candidate for the prestigious individual award.

“Not just last season, his performances over the last three or four seasons, he has by far been the best midfielder in that position in the world,” Dickov told GOAL.

“Winning the Treble the season before last, four-in-a-row last year, winning the Euros with Spain where he was arguably their best player.

"Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Jude are always going to be up there in the mix, mainly because of the club that they are at. But I look at Rodri and don’t think there is a more deserved winner of the Ballon d’Or than [him].”

The Spaniard has been instrumental in City’s recent dominance, winning the Treble in 2023 and the quadruple in 2024.

Rodri also won the Premier League with Manchester City | Imago

Rodri is still on an extended break and has not yet returned to City training, but he is expected to be available for the Premier League opener against Chelsea on Sunday.

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