Spain’s Rodri became the first Manchester City footballer to win the Ballon d’Or on Monday, October 28. In a glitzy ceremony in Paris, Rodri beat Real Madrid duo of Vinicius Jr. and Jude Bellingham to clinch his maiden award. The Premier League and Euro 2024 champion became the first mid-fielder since Luka Modric to win the Ballon d’Or title.
Rodri, had a phenomenal 2023/24 season that cemented his status as one of the world’s top midfielders and potentially paved the way for him to win the prestigious Ballon d’Or. At Manchester City, Rodri was a pivotal figure in the team’s dominant campaign. He played a crucial role in City’s record-breaking fourth consecutive Premier League title. Rodri’s statistical output was impressive; he scored 8 goals and provided 9 assists in the Premier League.
