Ballon d'Or 2026: 'He's top five currently' - James Rodriguez names player to win award

Author: Don SilasPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: Colombia

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Ballon d'Or 2026: 'He's top five currently' - James Rodriguez names player to win award

Former Real Madrid star James Rodriguez has backed his Colombian teammate Luis Diaz, Bayern Munich winger, to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Rodriguez stated that Diaz is currently top five in the world and could win the award if Colombia reaches the World Cup final. Diaz has been impressive for Bayern, helping them win the Bundesliga title last season.

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