Get rid of the prejudice that the defender will not receive the Ballon d'Or! A defender who shouted like this appeared.
In fact, it is not easy for a defender to win the Ballon d'Or. The last player to win the Ballon d'Or as a defender was Fabio Cannavaro, who led Italy to a World Cup championship in 2006. After Kaka, an attacking midfielder, won the award in 2007, a two-way system between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi began. And it was midfielder Luka Modric and striker Karim Benzema that stopped them from making the two strongest teams. As such, it is difficult for a defender to win the Ballon d'Or.
However, there is a player who has not given up on winning the Ballon d'Or. It is Daniel Carvajal. He is a key defender of Real Madrid. He made great contributions to the Spanish Primera Liga title and the UEFA Champions League title this season. Carvajal is the winner of this season's UCL final goal. And he was named the MVP of the final. It was an incredible achievement.
However, few view Carvajal as a leading Ballon d'Or contender. They view striker Vinicius and midfielder Jude Bellingham on the same team as leading contenders.
Carvajal can't give up like this. He has 2024 left. If he wins the Euro, he can cross Vinicius and Bellingham. It is not impossible. Carvajal is a key member of Spain's national team and is participating in Euro 2024. Spain has advanced to the round of 16 by winning three consecutive group matches. The opponent for the round of 16 is Georgia. Spain has emerged as a strong contender as other contenders have shown signs of lethargy. Carvajal has not given up hope.
Carvajal told reporters at the Spain national team camp: "Even if I get the Ballon d'Or, I wouldn't be surprised. I think this represents my performance on the pitch. Honestly, in the current situation, there is no chance that I will get the Ballon d'Or. If Vinicius and Bellingham have had a good season, and France win Euro 2024, Kylian Mbappe will be able to get it," he said.
"I had a great season, too. I even scored a goal in the UCL final. He is a defender, but I think he also showed good performance offensively. If I win Euro 2024, I can also win the Ballon d'Or. It is not crazy for me to win the Ballon d'Or. My plan for now is to go as far as possible in the Euros. I will try to make it to the final possible," he said.
In the recent Ballon d'Or power rankings released by Give Me Sports of the U.K., Carvajal was listed in the top 10. It is not impossible. If you win Euro 2024. 퀸알바
The list includes Vinicius (Real Madrid), Tony Cross (Real Madrid), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid), Rodri (Manchester City), No. 8 (Manchester City), Florian Birtz (Leverkusen), and Daniel Carvajal (Real Madrid), No. 10.
If Spain win Euro 2024, the tables could be turned.