5 players that could hinder Cristiano Ronaldo from winning the Ballon d'Or this year

#2. Luka Modric

Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid - UEFA Super Cup — The Real Madrid superstar is also a fierce candidate for the Ballon d'Or

There were many players who seized the FIFA World Cup as a decent opportunity to increase their chances of winning the Ballon d'Or this year and Real Madrid superstar, Luka Modric is definitely at the forefront.

Carrying an immense responsibility of leading an under-dog nation on the grandest stage of all, the playmaker impressed with the role in Russia - producing extraordinary performances and leading Croatia to their first ever World Cup final.

Before his success at the international stage, Luka Modric had already helped Real Madrid to win their third consecutive UEFA Champions League title in May and he will definitely compete with Cristiano Ronaldo for the Ballon d'Or award this year.

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Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.

Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.

Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.

In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.

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