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Spanish midfielder Rodri stunned the football world on Monday night, becoming the first-ever Manchester City player to win the prestigious Ballon d'Or.

Ballon d’Or: Rodri beats Vinicius to become the first Manchester City player to win the Golden Ball | Pulse Ghana

Christopher Sededzi Kwame

The 28-year-old edged out Real Madrid's Vinícius Jr., the fan favorite, to claim the coveted Golden Ball.

Rodri's historic win not only cements his name in <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/sports/football/josko-gvardiol-man-city-defender-confesses-to-struggling-to-play-against-kudus/7j8ybb9">Manchester City</a>’s history books but also makes him only the second Spaniard to win the Ballon d'Or, following in the footsteps of Luis Suárez, who won the award in 1960.

The midfielder has had an extraordinary season, despite picking up an ACL injury in September. Rodri helped Manchester City secure a fourth consecutive Premier League title and led Spain to victory in Euro 2024, where he was named Best Player of the tournament despite getting injured in the final.

This victory also makes Rodri the first Premier League player to win the Ballon d'Or since Cristiano Ronaldo lifted his first in 2008.

Vinícius Jr. was widely regarded as the favorite, after a stellar season with Real Madrid that saw him lead the club to La Liga, Champions League, and Spanish Super Cup titles.

The Brazilian forward netted 15 La Liga goals, six in the Champions League, including one in the final, and a hat trick in the Spanish Super Cup final. However, in a surprising turn of events, Rodri triumphed to lift the trophy.

Rodri’s Ballon d’Or win marks a defining moment for both his career and Manchester City, adding to the club’s growing legacy in world football.

Ballon d’Or: Rodri beats Vinicius to become the first Manchester City player to win the Golden Ball

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