Barcelona forward Ferran Torres believes that teammate Pedri is deserving of the 2025 Ballon d’Or award. In a recent interview with Mundo Deportivo, Torres pointed out how Pedri has been instrumental in La Blaugrana’s strong form this season and claimed that the midfielder is a contender for football’s biggest individual accolade.
Barcelona have been on a purple patch since Hansi Flick took over the managerial reins. One of the players who have been integral to the club’s good run of form is Pedri. While Raphinha and Lamina Yamal have often been praised for their goal contributions, the 22-year-old midfielder has been the team’s metronome.
Pedri’s footballing abilities as a midfielder have seen players like Toni Kroos name him the current best player in the world.
Speaking about Pedri’s importance to the team, Torres said:
He then added that Pedri would be Barcelona’s candidate for the Ballon d’Or and highlighted why he is worthy of winning it.
Pedri has won possession most times in Europe’s top five leagues this season and his 17 times of possession won against Celta Vigo in April is the most by a player in a LaLiga match this season.
Barcelona will face Real Madrid for the fourth time this season on May 11 in what will probably be the title decider. The Catalan club currently hold a four-point lead at the summit of the table over their archrivals with four league games to spare.
Meanwhile, Barcelona’s hopes for a treble were dashed after losing to Inter Milan at San Siro on Tuesday (May 6). On being asked if the defeat will affect their performance against Real Madrid, Ferran Torres told Mundo Deportivo:
Barcelona have won two domestic trophies this season in the Supercopa de Espana and Copa del Rey.
An ardent Chelsea fan, Ezekiel’s journey as a football fan began in his childhood, witnessing Ronaldinho dazzle with his skills. His interest in the beautiful game deepened after Nigeria were knocked out of the 2010 FIFA World Cup; he was impressed with the Super Eagles’ fighting spirit in their 2-2 Group B draw against South Korea. Some other World Cup matches which have left a deep impact on him were Belgium’s incredible comeback against Japan in the round of 16 of the 2018 version and the 2022 final.
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