Real Madrid is one of the most prestigious football clubs on the planet with some of the globe’s best football players a part of their glorious history.
Spanish giants have witnessed eight players win the Ballon d’Or trophy, which is the highest than any other club in the world. Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, and Karim Benzema are some of the names that have won the world’s best individual award during their stay at Bernabeu.
Today we take a look at the next possible winners of the Ballon d’Or from Real Madrid.
Kylian Mbappe
The 25-year-old finally completed his dream move to Real Madrid this summer. At the age of 25, the Frenchman has already scored over 300 goals for club and country. Mbappe scored 44 goals and made 10 assists during his final season at Paris Saint Germain.
He will now captain the French National side in Euro 2024 and has every ingredient needed to win the Ballon d’Or at the Spanish capital.
Vinicius Junior
Given his performance at Real Madrid this season, Vinicius Junior established himself among the best players in the world. Despite starting the season with an injury, the Brazilian scored 24 goals and made 11 assists in 39 matches. He would now try to replicate his club form for in upcoming Copa America as he continues his bid to become the first Brazilian since Kaka to lift the Ballon d’Or.
Jude Bellingham
Wonderboy Jude Bellingham is tipped to become one of the best players in the world given his performance at Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid. The 20-year-old has been a joy to watch this season scoring 23 goals along with 13 assists from midfield in 42 matches. A strong Euro 2024 would make him among the top runners for the Ballon d’Or.
Rodrygo
Rodrygo was an integral part of the terrifying attack of Real Madrid this season. In his 51 appearances this season, he scored 17 goals and nine assists. Mbappe’s arrival has put his place in Los Blancos’ frontline a doubt, however knowing his ability and goal-scoring prowess, it will be difficult to leave him out of the team and is also considered by many the next Ballon d’Or winner from Brazil in the coming years.
Federico Valverde
The Uruguayan has been an ever-present in Real Madrid’s midfield this season scoring 3 goals and making 8 assists. He also won 27 aerial duals and made a record 113 tackles from midfield this season.
His tenacity and durability certainly make him one of the best midfielders in the world currently and can be a future Ballon d’Or candidate in seasons to come.
Mohd Faisal Hakak is a sports author from Kashmir. He likes to keep tabs on the sporting world with a keen interest in football, motorsports, NBA, and other marquee sports. He is a science graduate from Islamia College Srinagar.
