The 2024 Ballon d’Or brought a big surprise. Popular player Vinicius did not win the award, and Rodri took home the trophy. This shocking turn of events sparked wide debate online about both players. Some people believe Vinicius deserved the Ballon d’Or more, while others think Rodri is also very talented. So, who truly deserves this award? In this article, we will analyze the data of both players.
Rodri vs. Vinicius Jr. Stats 23/24
The 2024 Ballon d’Or looks at a player’s performance in the 2023/24 season, so we’ll be comparing the stats of both players in the 2023/24 season.
| Players | Appearances | goal | assists | minutes
per goal |
minutes played |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodri | 50 | 9 | 14 | 481′ | 4.327′ |
| Vinicius Jr. | 39 | 24 | 11 | 129′ | 3.084′ |
Rodri made 50 appearances in 2023/24, scoring 9 times and assisting 14 times. That’s one goal every 481 minutes. And Vinicius made 39 appearances in 2023/24, scoring 24 times, assisting 11 times and scoring once every 129 minutes.
Rodri’s Stats: Key Contributions to Manchester City
Rodri is a key player for Manchester City in the 2023-24 season. He started 50 matches, more than any of his teammates, and played the most minutes at 4,325. In the Euro 2024, he started six of Spain’s seven matches but had to leave the final against England due to injury at halftime.
Last season, Manchester City won 38 of the 50 matches Rodri played, drew 11, and lost only one, which was the FA Cup final against Manchester United. When Rodri did not play in nine matches, City won only five and lost four.
In those 50 matches, Rodri was involved in 22 goals, scoring nine and assisting 13. Before this season, he had never scored more than seven goals or assisted more than seven in a single season.
He averages 111.2 passes every 90 minutes, with a passing accuracy of 92.3%. This is higher than any other player in the top five European leagues. In fact, he passes 8.8 times more every 90 minutes than the next closest player, Granit Xhaka from Bayer Leverkusen, who averages 102.4 passes.
Rodri set new records for the most successful passes in a single Premier League season (3,359) and the most successful passes in the opponent’s half (2,122) since the 2003-04 season.
His goals are often crucial, including a late winner against Sheffield United and a key goal against Chelsea that helped City lead 4-3. Rodri scored again in the same match to equalize, and his last goal helped secure a 3-1 win against West Ham, clinching the Premier League title.
Vinicius Jr. Stats: Important Contributions for Real Madrid
The 2023-24 season solidified Vinicius Jr.’s importance as a key player for Real Madrid. The Brazilian forward played a total of 39 matches and logged over 3,000 minutes (3084 minutes) on the field. His impact was vital not only in La Liga but also in the Champions League and the Spanish Super Cup.
In La Liga, Vinicius played 26 matches, scoring 15 goals and providing 6 assists. He averages a goal or assist every 74 minutes and received 7 yellow cards.
In the Champions League, he appeared in 10 matches, netting 6 goals and assisting 5 times. Vinicius showcased his skills against top European teams. He averaged 90 minutes per match, scoring twice against Bayern Munich and contributing significantly in the final in London.
In domestic competitions, he played 2 matches in the Spanish Super Cup and scored 3 goals, including a hat-trick in the final against Barcelona. He had limited appearances in the Copa del Rey, playing once before Real Madrid was eliminated by Atletico Madrid.
So far this season, Vinicius has scored 24 goals and provided 11 assists in 39 matches. His growth as a player and consistent performances make him one of the most influential players of the season.
His role in the Copa America with Brazil went somewhat unnoticed. Although he scored two goals against Paraguay, a yellow card kept him from playing in the quarterfinal against Colombia, leading to his team’s elimination.
Vinicius has had a positive balance of championships. At Real Madrid, he has won the Champions League, La Liga, and the Spanish Super Cup, playing a crucial role in each competition.
Who Do You Think Deserves the Ballon d’Or More?
Rodri or Vinicius Jr. ？
