Rodrygo out of the Ballon d’Or nomination! Neymar spoke out immediately

The Brazilian Rodrygo was not among the 30 players nominated for the Ballon d’Or and his non-nomination has caused a big reaction. Neymar, who is still regarded as the biggest and best Brazilian player of our time, also reacted to the surprising event. However, it is not only Brazil that is sad, but also Germany, as its golden boy Jamal Musiala did not receive a nomination.

Rodrygo last season

The Brazilian winger featured most often with his national teammate Vinicius at the very tip of the attack last season. Carlo Ancelotti occasionally let him rest on the bench, hence he wasn’t quite the main architect of Madrid’s success at first glance.

However, in 51 games, the Brazilian has notched up 17 goals and 9 assists. Most of the time, it wasn’t just goals by numbers. In fact, it was Rodrygo who managed to score in the home game against Manchester City, and even in the rematch at the Etihads.

At Bayern Munich he won a penalty from which Vinicius equalised and we could go on like this. Rodrygo was, is and probably will be a man of big moments, as he has proved on several occasions.

The player himself did not forgive himself for alluding to his non-nomination among the top 30 footballers last season. On his Instagram story, he posted a collage of photos with the most important moments in which he supported his team. The collage also includes photos with trophies for winning LaLiga or the Champions League.

Even Neymar defends his compatriot: “At least top 5 in the world,” he posted to the world. For most fans, the move by the organisation hosting the ceremony is not clear.

Real Madrid fans in particular are taking the non-nomination of their favourite hard. After all, anyone who has seen at least a few of the moments mentioned must admit that Rodrygo should have received the nomination.

Controversial nomination

Just like the non-nomination of players like Musiala or Rodrygo, the nomination of some players has also caused a stir. Most fans are probably tapping their foreheads wondering what PSG’s Vitinha is doing in the nomination.

In the colours of the Parisian outfit, he jumped into 46 games and scored 9 goals and 5 assists, very likely we would find several other players with similar or even better numbers.

Ademola Lookman was the hero of the Europa League final, where he scored a hat-trick for Atalanta. If it wasn’t for this feat he probably wouldn’t have been in the nomination. Emiliano Martinez, on the other hand, is the only goalkeeper in the nomination. Andryi Lunin, who has led Real Madrid to 3 trophies, would surely deserve his place.

Source: Goal.com, X