The Ballon d’Or ceremony will be aired by Movistar on October 28, generating significant buzz on social media. Some believe this announcement suggests a Madrid player may win, with Manchester City’s Rodri among the top contenders alongside Vinicius Junior, Bellingham, and Carvajal.
According to Defensa Central, Vinicius Junior is seen as the frontrunner after an outstanding season, highlighted by a hat-trick against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final. Despite being sidelined for two and a half months, he has maintained strong form.
Though Real Madrid’s No. 7 isn’t at his peak yet, he has shown improvement, recently scoring and assisting in key matches. As he collaborates with Kylian Mbappé, their combined goals and assists are expected to rise, though Mbappé is still seeking more accuracy.
The report indicated Rodri placed second, narrowly ahead of Bellingham in third, which surprised Ancelotti, who anticipated Bellingham would rank higher given his impressive performances for both Real Madrid and the England national team. Dani Carvajal secured fourth place, followed by his teammate Mbappé, who aims to win the award next year.
With both players continuing to enhance their performance and prioritize physical fitness, they’re expected to achieve better results in upcoming matches. While Real Madrid’s number 9 is showing progress, he struggles with finishing attacks, which could impact his chances of winning. Nevertheless, both are preparing to compete for the Ballon d’Or in 2025.
