Following his Euro 2024 win with Spain, Rodri has quickly emerged as an outside contender for the 2024 Ballon d'Or title against Bellingham and Vinicius.
Rodri quickly shot up in the 2024 Ballon d'Or rankings following an MVP performance for Spain at Euro 2024
Usually more talented or industrious than the rest, the individual steps up when needed most with some magical moments. A goal here, a save there. An assist here, a tackle there. And everything else used to measure football players nowadays.Rodri celebrates with his Player of the Tournament award after Spain won the final of Euro 2024 on July 14, 2024. Photo by Michael Regan - UEFA.
You'll have to go back to 2006, which is the last time a defender won the Ballon d'Or. To break it down further, no full-back has ever won it. There is a popular saying that if you watch a game, you won't see the kind of impact defensive midfielders like Rodri have. But if you watch them , then you will see the game.
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