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Former Dutch center-back Jaap Stam believes Lionel Messi deserves the Ballon d’Or more than Van Dijk, for having maintained a high level of form for many years.
“Looking at today’s world of football, Messi is still the best player. According to the titles, it is worth giving him the 2019 Ballon d’Or,” said Jaap Stam. objective.
Messi celebrates the sixth Ballon d’Or on the night of the Gala in early December 2019. Image: AFP
Many mixed opinions exploded when Messi was named owner of the 2019 Ballon d’Or France Football Awarded. Supporters of runner-up Virgil Van Dijk vin, the Liverpool center-back beat Messi in a head to head match in the Champions League semi-final.
Recognizing Van Dijk’s talent, but Stam believes that his compatriots are not yet equal to Messi. “I also want to give the Golden Ball to Van Dijk. He played very well last year,” continued the former Man Utd player. “I don’t think it’s partial, but Messi has clearly done a good job year after year. He marks, assists and overcomes the pressure. He deserves the award.” .
Since the Ballon d’Or was extended in 1995, awarded to players outside Europe but to play on the old continent, only two defenders, Matthias Sammer and Fabio Cannavaro, have been awarded. This figure is completely inferior to the players who play attacking.
Admittedly, he is at a disadvantage compared to attacking players, but Stam believes that a Ballon d’Or winner is not far behind. “Defenders are often underestimated in polls like this. People rarely think of them,” he said. “However, things are becoming increasingly equitable. The defense task is now as important as scoring goals.”
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