Algerian Issa Mandi, Lille’s French defender, revealed the identity of his most prominent candidate to win the Ballon d’Or in its new edition, which is witnessing strong competition between several stars, led by Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.
And nominated Star of Algeria In press statements, Brazilian international Vinicius Junior, the Spanish star of Real Madrid, won the Ballon d’Or, noting that the Brazilian player has developed a lot since his first beginnings with Real Madrid, and during the period in which he was in the Spanish League.
The Algerian defender (33 years old) had a long experience in the Spanish League, “La Liga”, that lasted for eight full seasons, divided between Real Betis and Villarreal, including five seasons with the Andalusian club and three with the “Yellow Submarines”, during which he scored 9 goals and provided 3 assists.
Issa Mandy and the era of Messi and Ronaldo
Issa Mandi was a contemporary of the great stars of the Spanish League, led by the golden duo Lionel Messi with Barcelona and Cristiano Ronaldo with Real Madrid, passing through the Brazilian Neymar Jr. and the Frenchman Karim Benzema, all the way to Vinicius and Rodrigo, who will be scheduled to face them again in the Champions League competition.
and solveMerengue“The defending champion and record holder in the number of titles in the Champions League, today, Wednesday, will be a heavy guest against Lille, in the matches of the second round of the continental competition, in the match that will be hosted at Pierre Maurois Stadium in France.
The Algerian defender will be in a difficult task to stop Real Madrid’s dangerous attack led by the Brazilian duo Vinicius Junior and Frenchman Kylian Mbappe, who has regained his full capabilities and recovered very quickly from his injury and will be ready to take part in the confrontation after his absence on Saturday from the Madrid derby.
Mandy nominates Vinicius to win the Ballon d’Or
Issa Mandi is aware of the difficulties that he and his teammates will face against Real Madrid, despite his admission that facing the Royal Club remains special for every club and player. He said in statements reported by the French network BFM: “They have 15 titles in the Champions League. It is clear that facing Real Madrid is “Madrid is something special, whether in the Champions League or even in the Spanish League (La Liga), it is the club that everyone watches.”
Regarding his potential confrontation with Real Madrid star, Brazilian Vinicius Junior, the Algerian player stated: “Vinicius has improved a lot. I remember well his difficult start,” adding: “In the beginning he was not successful, and he always lacked the finishing touch to be able to finish attacks.”
Issa Mandi expressed his great admiration for the progress made in the Brazilian international’s standards, nominating him to win the Ballon d’Or, and he stated in this regard: “But now he is no longer the same player. I think he will be the next Ballon d’Or holder,” in confirmation of everything he offered. Vinicius Junior Last season with the Royal Club.
Lille Club is betting on Mandy’s experience in Spanish football in order to provide the best possible performance against Real Madrid, despite the criticism that has targeted him since the beginning of the current season with the French club, as some observers believe that his levels have declined significantly compared to what he was presenting during the past seasons in the “La Liga.” , especially with Real Betis.
