Rodri has been nominated for the Ballon d'Or, but he believes that the award is a recognition of a team's collective effort, not an individual achievement. He thinks that his own performance on the pitch will not influence the outcome of the vote. The midfielder has a preference for a Spanish winner, saying that he hopes to see either himself or another Spaniard lift the trophy. Rodri has already been named the best player in the world in 2024, and he sees winning the Ballon d'Or again as an honour.