Rio Ferdinand, a football legend, assesses that Jamal Musiala could win the Ballon d’Or in the future, but only if Bayern Munich regains stability.

Musiala has some incredibly magical dribbling moments.

In many seasons past, midfielder Jamal Musiala has emerged as a key pillar for Bayern Munich. This season, the Bavarians haven’t maintained their high form, but the 21-year-old player remains a bright spot in the attack. At this point, Musiala has amassed 12 goals and 7 assists in 32 appearances across all competitions.

For a long time, the legend Rio Ferdinand has highly praised Musiala’s talent. Recently, the former Man United star had an interview with TNT Sports, where Rio emphasized the difference of the Bayern star in effectively playing football, yet still being aesthetically pleasing: “He’s a fantastic footballer. In a world where we talk about statistics and data, he naturally knows how to impress in terms of numbers.

But more importantly, Musiala also brings beauty to the game. It’s evident in how he receives the ball, how he handles it, and always seems incredibly unpredictable. He’s a fantastic footballer.”

Rio Ferdinand places Musiala alongside talents like Haaland, Mbappe, or Bellingham, a group of players with the potential to conquer the Ballon d’Or in the future: “I think the biggest compliment I can give him is that I don’t know where Musiala’s limits are. Most players, even when they’re 20-22, you look at them and know that’s the best they can do, they can’t get any better.

He has the potential to win the Ballon d’Or. I’ve said it before, he’ll do that if he continues on the right path and in a team that brings success. It’s an important foundation for awards.”