Rodri: Premier League Ones to Watch

Now a European champion with Spain, Manchester City's midfield anchorman has been tipped for the Ballon d'Or.

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00:00Number 16, Roderick!

00:06I cannot deny how happy he would be if he could get it,

00:09but being in the race to be nominated to win the Ballon d'Or is fantastic.

00:17For him, of course, he's a family friend, but of course for Man City.

00:30The season last year, I don't know, a lot of things came together that made it the perfect season.

00:41But honestly, I think this season is even better, I've found it better.

00:46There's always a lot going on in a team, and I think that's what's been added in the last one or two years.

01:06He's scored goals, important goals, for example in the Champions League final.

01:12No, he's a top player. I think he's predestined, especially for this type of football in Manchester.

01:30His brother is the best. His position is the best.

01:35He can do everything, and the quality that he brings to the game,

01:39his mentality is always ready. I think he's a top, top, what can I say?

01:45I just do my football, and I'm glad for the people like you that want me to win these kind of awards,

01:51and that support me and support the players that play my role.

01:55In my opinion, it's the most beautiful position in football.