The Ballon d'Or race is quite open this year with neither Messi nor Ronaldo enjoying their usual stranglehold on the award.
Giorgio Chiellini has now provided his take on who should scoop up the prestigious award, saying to Football Italia: “I hope Jorginho will be able to win, he is a good friend of mine, [the Ballon d'Or] it’s an award I would feel like mine.
“He was involved in a win and emotions that will always be in our hearts. I’ve always thought he was a good player but after the first few training sessions, I realised how good he is, what a top player he is.
“He has great technical qualities, but the real difference is in his head. Many said he was only able to play with Sarri, but everywhere he goes he is a regular starter, I really hope he will win the Ballon d’Or.”
Jorginho's trophy haul is certainly unmatched this season and the midfielder has already been named the UEFA Men's Player of the Year.
