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Mikel Obi settles Ballon d’Or debate, names best player in the world in 2024
Nigerian football legend John Obi Mikel has lavished praise on Manchester City and Spain star Rodri, dubbing him the ‘best player in the world’ after his heroics at Euro 2024.
Mikel, who enjoyed a glittering career with Chelsea and the Super Eagles, was effusive in his appreciation for the holding midfielder on his recent podcast.
Super Eagles, was effusive in his appreciation for the holding midfielder on his recent podcast.
Rodri proved the key as Spain completed a perfect Euro 2024 after they defeated England to lift a record fourth European Championship title in Germany last summer.
The 28-year-old’s credentials are undeniable, having been instrumental in Manchester City’s record-breaking fourth consecutive Premier League triumph under Pep Guardiola.
Rodri took that impressive club form onto the international stage, further cementing his status as a lynchpin for La Roja.
Despite suffering an injury that forced him off early in the final, the former Atletico Madrid man still managed to be named Player of the Tournament.
And Mikel was unequivocal in his assessment of Rodri’s talent, telling his podcast listeners:
“The best player I think for me, in my opinion in the world now is Rodri,” he stated in the video shared on YouTube.
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