Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente has confirmed who he thinks is the best player in the world and deserves to win the future Ballon d'Or.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has ignited discussion by asserting that Manchester City's Rodri is the best player in the world and should win the 2024 Ballon d'Or.
Rodri's impressive credentials include being a crucial part of Manchester City's historic fourth consecutive Premier League title under Pep Guardiola.
His outstanding performances during the Euros 2024 further cemented his status, earning him the Player of the Tournament award, even though he was sidelined early in the final against England due to an injury.
De la Fuente didn't hold back in his admiration for the midfielder, stating he deserves the prestigious award.
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"Rodri is the best player in the world; he should be given the Ballon d'Or now," he proclaimed, according to the Daily Mail.
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Rodri reacts to Ballon d'Or 2024 speculations
Speaking on the future winner of the Baloon d'Or 2024, Rodri in a post-tournament interview shared his thoughts on who he thinks deserves to win the award. He said, "I would love for a Spaniard to win it; it doesn't matter who. It would be fantastic," he added, "I've heard that [Carvajal] also deserves it."
Rodri's stats
2023/2024 Season (Manchester City):
- Matches Played: 34
- Goals Scored: 8
- Assists: 9
- Passing Accuracy: 92.84%
- Shots Taken: 44 (20 on target)
- Yellow Cards: 8
- Red Cards: 1
- xG (Expected Goals) per 90 minutes: 0.25
- xA (Expected Assists) per 90 minutes: 13.25
UEFA Euro 2024 (Spain):
- Matches Played: 6
- Goals Scored: 1
- Passing Accuracy: 92.84%
- Yellow Cards: 3
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