Have a look at the Rodri vs Vinicius Jr vs Lautaro Martinez stats for the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner award
Manchester City and Spain’s international star, Rodri, has touched down in Paris ahead of Monday night’s prestigious Ballon d’Or ceremony. Widely regarded as the top contender for this year’s award, the 28-year-old has dazzled with exceptional performances for both club and country, positioning him as the frontrunner for football’s most coveted individual honor.
Rodri vs Vinicius Jr vs Lautaro Martinez Ballon d’Or 2024 stats, goals, assists list and trophies
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Rodri’s pivotal role was instrumental in Manchester City’s record-breaking fourth consecutive Premier League title last season, while his stellar displays for Spain added to an already remarkable campaign. Over the summer, he was crucial to Spain’s success under Luis de la Fuente, helping secure the European Championship title after overcoming powerhouses like Germany, France, and England.
Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid)
In 2023-24: 26 goals, 12 assists. Won Champions League, La Liga & Supercopa de Espana
Rodri (Manchester City)
In 2023-24: 12 goals, 15 assists. Won Euro 2024, Premier League, Club World Cup & UEFA Super Cup
Lautaro Martinez (Inter)
In 2023-24: 35 goals, eight assists. Won Copa America, Serie A & Supercoppa Italiana
For his outstanding performances, Rodri was also named Player of the Tournament at Euro 2024, solidifying his status as a prime Ballon d’Or candidate and positioning him as a potential first defensive midfielder winner since Lothar Matthäus.
Joined by other Manchester City representatives, Rodri arrived in Paris amid mounting anticipation that he could indeed claim football’s highest individual accolade. Journalist Arancha Rodriguez, reporting live from Paris for Tiempo de Juego, shared Rodri’s arrival at his hotel, where he’s set to join the Premier League champions’ delegation ahead of the ceremony.
In contrast, Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. and the club’s leadership, including President Florentino Pérez, Manager Carlo Ancelotti, and star midfielder Jude Bellingham, have opted out of attending, as reports from Fabrizio Romano confirm that the Brazilian forward is not in contention for the award this year.
Like this if you believe without robbery Lautaro deserves it pic.twitter.com/HYlB4OHAEk
— TÃDD (@tnuwaherezaa) October 28, 2024
Reflecting on his nomination earlier this year, Rodri expressed that it was an honor to be counted among such esteemed players. Rodri noted that individual awards had never been his motivation, viewing them instead as natural outcomes of hard work. Having just triumphed in the Euros alongside some of the world’s finest players, Rodri felt that a Ballon d’Or win would mark a proud moment for any Spanish player—and indeed, for Spain itself.