Manchester City star Rodri Hernandez he opened up about his desire to win a future Ballon d'Or.
Rodri played a vital role in City's trophy haul last season, including the winner in their first UEFA Champions League final victory.
The Spain international has developed into the best defensive midfielder in world football during his time in Manchester, but the top individual prize eludes him.
The elder Atletico Madrid the midfielder finished 5th in the 2023 ranking with Lionel Messi win his eighth trophy.
Forward players have dominated the award in recent years, as shown by Messi's supremacy in it, and Rodri believes his “fashionable” role is a barrier to the Ballon d'Or.
“I know some legendary midfielders have never won the Ballon d'Or, but I would like a defensive midfielder like me to win it,” according to an interview with France Football, via BeIN Sports.
“It would mean a lot, both for the receiver and for the young players who play in that position, so they know they have the right to be recognized, even if they don't score goals or aren't particularly brilliant in their game. “
Rodri will be a central player for Spain at Euro 2024 as La Roja prepare for their first major international tournament since Sergio Busquets international pension.
Busquets remains the stick for defensive midfielders and Rodri believes he is the best ever.
“Sergio is incredible in tight spaces, no one has had a first touch like him, he is the best.
“Because of his quality on the ball, how he moves his body, and the speed of his brain to make the right decision, against the pressure of two or three opponents.”
