The Chelsea midfielder, Jorginho, is one of the footballers who is among the thirty nominees to win the Ballon d'Or, being even one of the favorites after winning the UEFA Player of the Year award for conquering the Champions League and the European Championship with Italy. However, the 'blue' dared to reveal whom he would vote for if his name were not on the nomination list and offered a surprise.
"If I don't vote for myself, who would I vote for? I think I would vote for Kevin de Bruyne for everything he has been doing and for the beautiful football he has been showing in recent years. For those who love football, it is very nice to watch him play because he understands the game", revealed the Italo-Brazilian for the "ESPN" network.
Jorginho and Kevin De Bruyne faced each other in the recent seasons in the Premier League, in addition to being rivals in the last Champions League final.
Furthermore, the Chelsea player dared to talk about his references in football, where he mentioned names like Ronaldinho, Kaká, and Ronaldo. But, in the position he plays in, he was captivated by the technique of Andrea Pirlo and Xavi Hernández.
"In this position, I started to look more fondly at Pirlo and Xavi, who were my references and I was very inspired. I watched many matches because it was nice to watch them play and also to be able to learn," he concluded.
When will the winner of the Ballon d'Or 2021 be announced?
The event of one of the most anticipated awards in the world of football will take place on November 29. The award ceremony will be held in Paris, France, and among the thirty nominees are Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Kylian Mbappé.