Former Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has congratulated Real Madrid teammates Thibaut Courtois and Karim Benzema for their awards at the 2022 Ballon d'Or ceremony. The former picked up the Yashin Trophy as the latter lifted the Ballon d'Or for the first time in his career.
The Germany international has enjoyed his ongoing spell alongside Courtois and Benzema at the Santiago Bernabeu since arriving on a free transfer in the summer. Rudiger saw his deal at Stamford Bridge expire and, despite months of negotiations over a new one, he penned a four-year contract with Los Blancos.
He's featured 14 times for the Spanish giants and his impressive displays have steered Carlo Ancelotti's side to top of La Liga. Rudiger has also already won his new club silverware having played a key role in lifting the UEFA Super Cup - again - alongside Courtois and Benzema.
