Ballon d’Or: He is a sensational footballer – Guardiola on player to win

Guardiola tips Manchester City star for Ballon d’Or as he heaps praise on ‘incredible’ player

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has backed Kevin De Bruyne to win the Ballon d’Or, saying the Belgian is a ‘sensational’ footballer.

De Bruyne has been in stunning form for City this season, helping the club win the Premier League title and reach the Champions League final.

The Belgian has scored 10 goals and provided 18 assists in all competitions this season, and his performances have earned him widespread praise.

Guardiola is the latest to heap praise on De Bruyne, saying the midfielder is a ‘complete’ player who deserves to win the Ballon d’Or.

“He is a sensational footballer,” Guardiola said. “He is one of the best players I have ever seen.

“He has everything – he can score goals, he can create goals, he can defend, he can run, he can pass, he can dribble.

“He is a complete player and he deserves to win the Ballon d’Or.”

De Bruyne is one of the favorites to win the Ballon d’Or this year, along with Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Robert Lewandowski.

The Belgian would be the first Manchester City player to win the award since Yaya Toure in 2013.