Rodri: Who is the Spaniard, announced as one of the favorites for the Ballon d'Or ?

Midfielder Rodri is the man in the shadows, but is very ;s regular in his performances.

It is often said that the Ballon d'Or must be flamboyant, exciting, scoring dozens and dozens of goals. And if, for this 2024 edition, another player would be elected. Without Messi or Ronaldo, the Ballon d'Or ranking will be unprecedented, but the latter could be crowned ; a shadow player, Rodri.

Although Vinicius Jr has been announced as the big favorite for several weeks, French and Spanish media are announcing that the Brazilian is now convinced that he will not win the 2024 Ballon d'Or. If nothing is done and, contrary to usual, the winner discovers his victory live, we would be heading towards a surprise.

But be careful, because if Rodri is not the best-known player, he is one of the references and probably the best midfielder in the world. His consistency in performances has given him a great track record during the 2024 season with a Premier League, a Club World Cup and especially the European Championship with Spain and a title of best player for the occasion. Overall, he is the brains of the Spanish team and also the architect of Manchester City. Placed in front of the defense, the player is often decisive in duels but above all a fine technician who is always one step ahead.

Unfortunately, you will no longer see the Spaniard on the field this season. Seriously injured against Arsenal a few weeks ago, the player suffered anterior cruciate ligament and part of the meniscus. “I have to find a solution. Rodri is irreplaceable. Of course it's a blow for us but these things happen in football,” Pep Guardiola said, testifying to the player's importance.