Competition for Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr & Rodri? Ex-Real Madrid star names surprise Ballon d'Or contender who 'deserves it most'

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Aditya Gokhale

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Joselu Mato has excluded former Real Madrid teammates Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr. from his list of contenders for the Ballon d’Or, stating who he believes is the most deserving recipient.

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Joselu selects his pick as the Ballon d’Or winner.
They emerged victorious in La Liga, the Champions League, and the Euros.
Vinicius, Rodri, or Bellingham are the most likely contenders for victory.

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