Manchester City News
By Srinivas Sadhanand
Published on 2024-10-13 12:30:00
Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson Moraes expressed preference for Vinicius Jr. over teammate Rodri to win the Ballon d’Or, but stated he would be supportive if Rodri won it as well. Despite other football figures like Kalvin Phillips and Lothar Matthaus backing Rodri, Ederson’s choice caused backlash among Manchester City fans, with some calling it a betrayal and others suggesting it may impact his relationship with the club. Looking at recent Ballon d’Or winners, the pattern of goal-scoring forwards like Vinicius Jr. being favored over midfielders like Rodri suggests Vinicius may have a stronger chance of winning the award.
While Ederson’s support for Vinicius over Rodri for the Ballon d’Or led to criticism from Manchester City fans, potential past winners like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Karim Benzema demonstrate a trend of forward players receiving the accolade. Despite Rodri’s strong performances for club and country, his position as a midfielder could work against him when competing against goal-scoring forwards like Vinicius Jr. for the Ballon d’Or this year. It remains to be seen whether the trend of forwards dominating the Ballon d’Or will continue or if a midfielder like Rodri could break the pattern and secure the award.
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