
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has named Paris Saint-Germain duo Ousmane Dembélé and Vitinha as his favourites to win the Ballon d’Or, admitting they have the edge over Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal.
Rodri picked up the prize last year but is out of the running this time around after spending most of the 2024–25 season sidelined by a serious injury, opening the door for a new winner to be announced later this month.