"I don't think there is anyone more deserving of the Ballon d'Or." Certainly not now, but in the future he will. He still has a great future ahead of him.'- This is how Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni answered when asked about the Ballon d'Or before the Bolivia match in the World Cup qualifiers. And there, all the words of the Argentine coach mainly focused on his pupil Lautaro Martinez.

Ballon d'Or

This year's Ballon d'Or is already widely discussed. Brazilian winger Vinicius Jr. is far ahead of everyone else in that discussion. He has had an amazing season for his club Real Madrid. However, Vinicius faded into the national team. At the same time, the name of Spain and Manchester City star Rodri is coming up. The names of Arling Haaland-Kylian Mbappe are also in discussion.

But beyond these, Lautaro Martinez has potential. He is the top scorer in the Italian league. The club brought Inter Milan the league title. He also won the Italian Supercoppa. He won the Copa America title in the jersey of the national team. He also became the top scorer of the tournament. He also scored the only goal in the final.

vI think he's had a great year. He scored in the final (Supercoppa Italiana). He also scored the only goal in the Copa America final. He was the top scorer of the tournament.'

After that, Scaloni said that Lautaro Martinez, the biggest contender for this year's Ballon d'Or, is the biggest contender more than anyone else. I hope he gets it (Ballon d'Or). A boy whom I like very much. Lautaro has been with us since the beginning. Hope he wins it. Certainly not now, but in the future he will. He still has a great future ahead of him.'

In addition to Lautaro Martinez, Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano 'Dibu' Martinez has been nominated for this year's Ballon d'Or. Emmy, however, also received a nomination for the Lev Yassin Trophy for Best Goalkeeper. Argentine coach Lionel Scaloni has been nominated for the best coach. Besides, Argentina's Alejandro Garnacho is nominated for the Copa award for the best young player.