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Dominant Madrid and impressive Spaniards: Top 5 contenders for the Ballon d'Or

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Dominant Madrid and impressive Spaniards: Top 5 contenders for the Ballon d'Or

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Vinicius (Real, Brazil national team), odds - 1.4

The Brazilian virtuoso is considered the clear favorite, and it seems logical. Vinicius won La Liga and the Champions League in the 2023/2024 season, demonstrating impressive statistics - 21 goals and 11 assists in 36 matches. It was Vinicius who decided the Champions League final against Borussia with his goal. However, some factors work against Vini and his prospects of becoming the first Brazilian since 2007 to win the Ballon d'Or. First, he had an unsuccessful Copa America and missed the quarterfinal against Uruguay due to disqualification, which Brazil lost. Second, the 24-year-old forward has turned the Spanish public against him, accusing the country's residents of racism.

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Rodri (Man City, Spain national team), odds - 2.8

In the 2023/2024 season, he did not win the Champions League, but he did succeed in Euro 2024 and was named the best player at the triumphant tournament for Spain. The 28-year-old midfielder also won the Premier League again and is deservedly considered one of the world’s best representatives in his position. The Spanish football community will use its influence to increase Rodri's chances of winning the prestigious award.

Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid, England national team), odds - 15

In the autumn of 2023, Jude was the main contender for the Ballon d'Or when he managed to show a fantastic performance in midfield and score many goals. However, in the spring, Bellingham missed some matches due to injury and received a new role at Real - an important but less visible one. The Englishman also won La Liga and the Champions League but looked less bright than Vinicius. In addition, Euro 2024 did not become Bellingham’s tournament, although his super goal against Slovakia was perhaps the most spectacular. The 21-year-old footballer has a great future but is not the main contender for the award now.

Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid, Spain national team), odds - 30

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If it were all about team trophies, the 32-year-old defender would win the Ballon d'Or. Last season, Carvajal triumphed in La Liga, the Champions League, and Euro 2024. Dani even scored the first goal in the Champions League final! Still, there are more obvious contenders from Real Madrid and the Spain national squad for the prestigious individual prize. Moreover, the Ballon d'Or rarely goes to defenders. The last time it happened was in 2006, when Fabio Cannavaro, the Italy national team captain who won the World Cup, received the award.

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona, ​​Spain national team), odds - 40

The best young player and assist provider at Euro 2024 are impressive results for a guy who turned 17 the day before the victorious final against England. Now, Lamine Yamal is becoming Barcelona's leader and should get some extra points in the voting. But his Golden Balls are still ahead.

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