Overview
- France Football this week confirmed Barcelona midfielder Pedri as a nominee for the 2025 Ballon d’Or.
- He was instrumental in Barcelona’s domestic treble and helped Spain reach the UEFA Nations League final last season.
- Pedri credited Barcelona’s squad rebuild and Hansi Flick’s leadership for uniting young talents and driving team success.
- He pointed to Rodri’s 2024 Ballon d’Or victory as evidence that midfielders can win football’s top individual award.
- Pedri praised Jude Bellingham’s combination of physical strength and technique and said Kylian Mbappé is nearly impossible to stop in one-on-one situations.