Rodri vs Vinicius: who really deserves Ballon d’Or glory in 2024?

• The world’s best footballers will gather at the Chatelet Theater in Paris in hopes of winning the prestigious award.
• For the first time in 21 years, neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo were nominated in the men’s category.
• Meanwhile, results leaked on social media revealed who will win the prize this year.

The prestigious Ballon d’Or award will be presented on Monday, October 28, at the Chatelet Theater in Paris. football.

This award has the potential to elevate a player’s career to legendary status, placing him among the pantheon of football greats.

Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr is seen as a strong contender for this year’s award, but competition remains tough. Flashscore reports.

His teammates Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham are also interested in the race, while Rodri and Manchester City’s Erling Haaland are also formidable candidates.

Among them, Rodri represents the most serious challenge to Vinicius’ aspirations.

Vinicius or Rodri: who deserves the 2024 Ballon d’Or?

Vini Jr has had an outstanding season, making a significant contribution to Real Madrid’s triumph in both the Champions League and La Liga.

However, his performance on the international stage with Brazil during the Copa America was unsuccessful, which slightly damaged his overall credibility.

On the contrary, Rodri has had a remarkable season at both club and national level.

A major driving force behind Manchester City’s English dominance, he also played a crucial role in Spain’s success at the Euros, highlighting his versatility and command on the pitch.

His consistent dominance over the past few years has many believing the Euro 2024 tournament’s best player could take home the coveted trophy tonight, according to ESPN.

Rodri expressed his desire to win the Ballon d’Or

To gain further understanding, TUKO.co.ke spoke to Ghanaian journalist Owoahin Bright Pascal who weighed in on the rivalry between the two stars.

“Both Vini and Rodri showed first-class performances last season,” he said.

“Vini Jr was instrumental in winning the Champions League and La Liga, but his Copa America campaign with Brazil was disappointing.”

As for Rodri, Pascal said: “He dominated the Premier League with City and was a key figure for Spain in their winning Euro campaign.

“He is the engine of the Manchester City team, without him it will be difficult for the team.

In conclusion, Pascal leaned towards Rodri, praising his unprecedented influence on game.

“Although both players showed exceptional quality, I would choose Rodri any day.”

Thierry Henry believes in Rodri’s victory

Ovoahene is not alone in his assessment. The French legend is his choice for the 2024 Ballon d’Or.

The Arsenal icon wasted no time in praising the Spaniard for his stellar performance at the European Championships.

Leaked results reveal 2024 Ballon d’Or winner

Respectively, TUKO.co.ke reported the news, tipping the likely winner of the 2024 Ballon d’Or just hours before the highly anticipated ceremony in Paris.

According to these estimated results, Vinicius is poised to claim the top honor with 630 votes, narrowly ahead of Rodri, who reportedly received 576 votes, with Jude Bellingham rounding out the podium.

Source: YEN.com.gh