John Mikel Obi Declares Rodri as Best Player Amidst Ballon d’Or Speculations

Former Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi has voiced his opinion on the Ballon d’Or race, naming Manchester City’s Rodri as “the best player in the world.”

During a discussion on his podcast, Mikel praised the 28-year-old midfielder, who is a contender for this year’s prestigious award alongside Real Madrid stars Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr.

Rodri played a pivotal role in Spain’s flawless Euro 2024 campaign, helping La Roja secure a record fourth European Championship by defeating England in Germany last summer.

“In my opinion, the best player in the world right now is Rodri,” Mikel Obi stated. 

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