Man City star says Arsenal counterpart is one of his favourite players | OneFootball

Manchester City star Rodri has showered praise on his Arsenal counterpart Declan Rice, naming him one of his favourite midfield players.

Rodri has been tipped to win the Ballon d’Or this year after helping City clinch a fourth consecutive Premier League title and winning the European Championship with Spain.

He is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world but insists the Arsenal star is also a solid player despite playing slightly further forward.

The Man City star also named Jorginho as a player he loves, with his time at Chelsea when he won the Champions League while at his peak something he admired.

The Italian won the elite European competition with the Blues in 2021 after winning the Europa League in 2019 before joining Arsenal in January 2023.

Jorginho was named the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year in 2021, making the FIFA FIFPro World XI and finishing third in the 2021 Ballon d’Or ranking behind Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski.

Rodri is hoping to follow suit and secure some individual trophies, and Rice will also have similar dreams.

The 25-year-old made the PFA Team of the Year for 2023-24 and also won the 2024 London Football Premier League Player of the Year award following an impressive debut campaign with the Gunners.

Rice will now look to lead Arsenal to their first Premier League title since 2004 after they finished behind Man City last term.

However, the former West Ham United star and his teammates have to be on top of their game to have a chance of toppling the reigning champions.