As the European football season ends, the Euro and Copa America battles are underway. While players hit the field with their sights set on team achievements, there's another underlying contest happening – the race for individual greatness, specifically the Ballon d'Or. Discussions abound about who has advanced or fallen behind in this prestigious competition.
Several names have already risen to the top of the Ballon d'Or race thanks to their club performances, including stars like Vinícius Júnior, Jude Bellingham, and Kylian Mbappé. However, everything can change based on Euro and Copa America performances.
Many current and former stars have also picked their favorites for the Ballon d'Or. Neymar has now shared his top four picks in the race for the award. Interestingly, while his former teammate Kylian Mbappé makes the list, he is placed quite far down. Among Neymar’s four favorites, two are Brazilian.
When Brazilian journalist Isabella Pagliari asked Neymar about his Ballon d'Or favorites, he said, "Vinícius is first, then I'll put Rodrygo and (Jude) Bellingham jointly in second. And Mbappé will fight for third place."