Former captain of the Brazilian national team named a Brazilian player among the favorites to win the trophy for best player on the planet.
Five-time world champion, former right-back Cafu named the players he considers favorites to win the Ballon d’Or, from France Football magazine. The award ceremony is scheduled to take place in October of this year, after the end of the season in Europe.
The current “owner” of the award is Spanish midfielder Rodri, from Manchester City, who beat Brazilian forward Vini Jr. last year and was elected the best player on the planet. Former captain of the Brazilian national team, Cafu stated that forwards Raphinha (Brazil – Barcelona) and Mohamed Salah (Egypt – Liverpool) are the players with the best chances of taking home the trophy.
“I don’t see many players these days who can compete with Raphinha. I think it’s between him and Mohamed Salah. I think they’re both likely to win the Ballon d’Or. Rapinha has already beaten Messi’s records in a team considered one of the best in the world and full of stars. (Rapinha) is the heart, the defining element, that makes Barcelona play,” he said in an interview with Marca, in Spain.
“I’m very happy that he’s a Brazilian, a Brazilian who’s been standing out. He’s the captain of a great club like Barça,” he added.
