The coach of the Spanish senior national team, Luis de la Fuente, has backed midfielder Rodri to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or.
La Fuente is of the opinion that Rodri distinguished himself at the just concluded Euro 2024, saying he deserved the top individual award considering his heroics for both club and country.
He spoke after Spain defeated England 2-2 in the Euro 2024 final at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on Sunday night.
Nico Williams gave Spain the lead in the 47th minute before Cole Palmer equalized some minutes later.
Mikel Oyarzabal then broke English hearts with his 86th-minute winner.
In the final, Rodri had to be replaced at halftime by Martin Zubimendi.
However, the Manchester City star took home the Player of the Tournament award.
Speaking after the game, De la Fuente said (via Tribal Football):
“Also, Zubimendi replacing the best player in the world, please Rodri Ballon d’Or now.”
Rodri has now won the Euro 2024 trophy with Spain as well as finishing first with Manchester City last season.