No English player has achieved the prestigious Ballon d’Or award since Michael Owen in 2001!
Thomas Frank, the manager of Brentford, showered praise on Phil Foden from Manchester City, hailing him as a future winner of the Ballon d’Or.
The manager expressed his admiration for the City star, emphasizing that he is England’s best hope of securing the coveted Ballon d’Or title. These remarks were made ahead of the match between Brentford and Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Foden has been in excellent form this season, scoring 15 goals and providing 10 assists in all competitions for Manchester City. In their previous encounter with Brentford, Foden netted a remarkable hat-trick, leading his team to a vital 3-1 victory at the Gtech Community Stadium. This upcoming match will be the second meeting between the two teams within a month, as it was rescheduled from December due to Manchester City’s participation in the Club World Cup.
During a press conference before their clash with Manchester City, Bees manager Thomas Frank expressed his admiration for the English forward. He highlighted Foden’s significant impact on the game and praised his exceptional skills. Frank also mentioned that Foden has the potential to become a future contender for the Ballon d’Or representing England. Additionally, he commended Foden’s dribbling and playmaking abilities, as well as his positive mindset.
🗣️✨ Thomas Frank on Phil Foden: “In my opinion, he is the closest England has to a potential Ballon d’Or winner! He possesses that potential and level. He can influence the game in numerous ways. He is an excellent dribbler, capable of setting up his teammates, and he works tirelessly.”
No English player has managed to win the Ballon d’Or since Michael Owen in 2001. Phil Foden ranked joint 22nd in 2022 and 25th in 2021 among the nominees for the Ballon d’Or. Interestingly, Thomas Frank overlooked Jude Bellingham, who is considered a strong contender for this year’s award.
Brentford manager Thomas Frank recently stated that Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen was the biggest signing in the history of the Bees. Eriksen joined Brentford in January 2022, six months after suffering a severe cardiac arrest during the 2020 Euros while playing for Denmark.
Due to Serie A regulations regarding cardiac devices, Eriksen was forced to leave Inter Milan, leading him to sign a six-month contract with Brentford. Thomas Frank’s close relationship with Eriksen, developed during their time together in the Denmark Under-17 national team, played a significant role in convincing Eriksen to join Brentford. This was a momentous occasion for Frank. Subsequently, Eriksen moved to Manchester United in the summer of 2022.
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According to the Source firstsportz.com