Rodrygo expressed his disappointment at not making the Ballon d'Or shortlist, stating, 'I was upset, I think I deserved it. I don't want to belittle the players who are there, I think they deserved it also. But I think I had a place in the 30.' His sentiments underscore the competitive nature of awards in football, revealing his self-assessment and the difficult emotions surrounding recognition in a team sport.
Highlighting his versatile role, Rodrygo mentioned, 'Often, I'm just filling spaces. Is someone missing there? Put Rodrygo in. Is someone missing on the right? Rodrygo. Is someone missing as number nine? Rodrygo. That's it.' This reflection points to the challenges faced by versatile players who may not always get individual accolades despite their contributions.
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