Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has entered the discussion surrounding this year’s Ballon d’Or, expressing his belief that Rodri deserves to win the award over players like Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Vinicius Junior. Guardiola praised Rodri’s exceptional consistency, stating,
“I can’t deny how happy I would be if Rodri could get the Ballon d’Or. His consistency is just brutal. Being in the race, being nominated, or winning the Ballon d’Or is fantastic.”
Rodri played a crucial role in Manchester City’s success, helping the team secure their fourth consecutive Premier League title, and was also instrumental in Spain’s victory at Euro 2024.