Rodri: 'It's strange that Pedri and Raphinha are not on the Ballon d'Or shortlist'

2026-09-25 14:47 © IMAGO/Ball Raw Images

"Barcelona" club midfielder Rodri stated that he does not understand how his teammates Pedri and Raphinha are not included among the thirty "Ballon d'Or" players:

"Pedri should have been on this list and was one of the best last year."

"Luis de la Fuente deserves the best coach award – give him the prize.

He has done an incredible job and has to win."

"Raphinha played at an incredible level... It's hard to understand how he is not on the list of 30 players."

Rodri has played twenty-eight matches this season.