Manchester City midfielder Rodri believes consistency throughout the year was the key factor behind his triumph at the 2024 Ballon d’Or.
Softfootball understands that the Spain international edged out Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior to claim football’s most prestigious individual honour after an outstanding campaign for both club and country.
Rodri played a pivotal role in helping Manchester City retain the Premier League title before inspiring Spain to victory at UEFA Euro 2024, where he was also named the tournament’s best player.
Reflecting on the award, the midfielder insisted that maintaining a consistently high level of performance is one of the hardest achievements in football and believes that was the biggest reason he came out on top.
The 28-year-old also praised Manchester City teammate Erling Haaland, describing the Norwegian striker as the most decisive player in world football when it comes to goals and statistics.
Rodri suggested Haaland is the closest player to matching the extraordinary impact of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, adding that the prolific forward has many years ahead of him to continue breaking records.
The Ballon d’Or winner is currently sidelined with a long-term injury that is expected to keep him out for the remainder of the season, dealing a significant blow to Manchester City’s campaign.
