Alex Baena: “I’d Give the Ballon d’Or to Pedri”
Spanish midfielder Alex Baena has heaped praise on Pedri, describing him as “the best in his position and one of the best players in the world.”
Baena, who played alongside Pedri in Spain’s U-19 national team, said he has always admired the Barcelona star since their early days together.
> “Pedri is the best in his position and one of the best players in the world. Since I started playing with him on the U-19 national team, I’ve really admired him. I’ve always been part of team Pedri.
People wonder who deserves the Ballon d’Or, Lamine or Dembélé, but I would give it to Pedri,” Baena said.
Baena’s comments come at a time when football fans are debating who truly deserves the Ballon d’Or among the new generation of Spanish stars. While Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembélé have had incredible seasons, Baena believes Pedri’s consistency, maturity, and influence on the pitch make him stand out.
Pedri has been one of Barcelona’s most important players in recent seasons, praised for his creativity, calmness under pressure, and football intelligence — qualities that have drawn comparisons with legends like Andrés Iniesta.
Baena’s admiration for Pedri shows the growing respect the young midfielder commands among his peers, not just as a teammate but as one of the future leaders of Spanish football.
