After Rodrygo was left off the Ballon d’Or shortlist, Neymar sent out a strong message, saying his fellow Brazilian is “minimum top five.”

Forward Rodrygo of Real Madrid enjoyed winning the Champions League and La Liga in 2023–2024. He scored 17 goals in more than 50 games across all competitions with the Blancos, and he went on to earn 27 senior caps for his nation.

France Football did not include any of their accomplishments in its list of 30 candidates for the 2024 Ballon d’Or. A coveted Golden Ball is up for grabs for real talents like Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, Antonio Rudiger, Dani Carvajal, and the newest “Galactico,” Kylian Mbappe.

Along with record-breaking GOATs Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, Rodrygo has been excluded. Brazil’s all-time greatest scorer, Neymar, is shocked to see his countryman’s achievements overlooked. He supports his 23-year-old international colleague on social media by writing, “Minimum top 5 in the world! Ace.

In an attempt to chuckle at his unexpected exclusion from the Ballon d’Or, Rodrygo shared a collage of his trophy-winning photos on Instagram. He has already contributed to several of Real Madrid’s goals this season as he attempts to create a devastating tandem with Mbappe and Vinicius.