Drogba true leader ronaldo deserves ballon dor

An interesting opinion!

While Didier Drogba is an incredible player and a true leader on the pitch, I'm not sure I agree with the notion that he deserves the Ballon d'Or over Cristiano Ronaldo.

Here are a few reasons why:

  1. Trophies and accolades: Cristiano Ronaldo has an impressive collection of individual and team honors, including five Ballon d'Or awards, four European Golden Shoes, and numerous league and international titles with Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus.
  2. Consistency and longevity: Ronaldo has maintained an incredibly high level of performance over the past two decades, playing at an elite level for club and country. He has consistently scored over 30 goals per season, a feat that few players have achieved.
  3. Goal-scoring record: Ronaldo is one of the most prolific goal-scorers in football history, with over 750 goals for club and country. He has broken numerous records, including the most goals scored in the Champions League.
  4. International success: Ronaldo has led Portugal to numerous international successes, including the 2016 European Championship and the 2019 Nations League title.

Drogba, on the other hand, has an impressive career as well, with numerous honors and accolades, including four Premier League titles, four FA Cups, and the Champions League title with Chelsea. However, his trophy cabinet is not as extensive as Ronaldo's, and he has not achieved the same level of individual success.

That being said, Drogba is an incredible leader and a true legend of the game. His leadership qualities, work rate, and goal-scoring ability have made him a beloved figure in the football world. If you're a fan of Drogba, you can certainly argue that he deserves recognition for his contributions to the sport.

What do you think? Do you agree that Drogba deserves the Ballon d'Or, or do you think Ronaldo's achievements make him the more deserving candidate?