The Ballon d'Or is the highest individual award in the world of football and an award that has been won mostly by aces like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo over the past twenty years.
Three years ago, for example, Karim Benzema was the best, but it also happened that midfielders won it - Luka Modrić celebrated in 2018, and Rodri last year.
It was the election in which the Manchester City player won that caused a lot of controversy, primarily created by Real Madrid led by Florentino Perez.
The Madrid team did not come to the ceremony held in Paris when they learned that Vinicius Junior would not be lifting the trophy...
And which player could win the Ballon d'Or in the near future? Barcelona's diminutive master Pedri is also hoping for it.
"Since Rodri won the Ballon d'Or, it has become clearer to all of us that a player who controls the midfield and dictates the rhythm is more appreciated," said Pedri.
The young footballer does not have the qualities that Rodri has, but he is certainly capable of dictating the pace of the game.
"The Ballon d'Or is my dream, but I know it is only possible if we continue winning trophies with Barça," Pedri pointed out.
Catalan media praise Pedri, but also note that in the most glorious era in history, Barça had two phenomena in midfield - Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta, but that they were "not good enough" to win the Ballon d'Or.
They came closest in 2010 as world champions with Spain, but ended up shortlisted behind their Barca teammate Lionel Messi...
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