Fabián Ruiz on the Ballon d'Or: 'Why not dream about it?'

PSG and Spain midfielder Fabián Ruiz has enjoyed a spectacular season, securing both the Champions League and the World Cup title. These major collective achievements have sparked legitimate discussions about his candidacy for the Ballon d'Or.

"When people tell me that, a smile comes to my face. Why not dream about the Ballon d'Or? I have been the player who won the most titles in recent years, and I felt important to my team," Fabián explained in an interview.

The player emphasized that success is a product of collective effort rather than individual brilliance alone. He noted that in recent years, the prestigious award has increasingly recognized players in positions other than strikers, which he considers a positive shift for football.

"A team is made up of 11 players and those on the bench. It's important that in recent years, players like Modric or Rodri have won it. It's great for young players to see that other roles on the pitch are valued, not just goalscorers," the midfielder added.

Fabián also reflected on his journey, expressing deep gratitude to his mother for the sacrifices she made to help him become a professional footballer. He remains focused on the future, as Spain coach Luis de la Fuente constantly reminds the squad that the hardest part of football is maintaining success and winning again.