Karim Benzema's Ballon d'Or
Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletic's Mark Carey and Michael Cox to reflect on this year's Ballon d'Or winners and runners up in the Men's, Women's and U21 categories...
The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast · The Athletic
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Show Notes
Host Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletic's Michael Cox and Mark Carey to discuss Karim Benzema's Ballon d'Or win... The numbers behind an incredible year for the Real Madrid striker, comparisons with the legendary Brazilian striker Ronaldo, and how his form has forced those who work in football data analytics to reconsider a player's 'peak age'.
Plus, how Mane pipped Salah in the standings, Mbappe the provider, if Courtois had a point, which of the Kopa finalists have the highest ceiling and why Alexia Putellas shouldn't have won the Women's award for a second successive year.
Produced by Adonis Pratsides
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