Ian Wright Advocates for Declan Rice as Potential Ballon d'Or Winner
Ian Wright insists Arsenal star should win PFA POTY and Ballon d'Or if Gunners win the PL and UCL this season
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Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes Declan Rice deserves to win the Ballon d'Or if Arsenal secures both the Premier League and UEFA Champions League titles this season. Rice has been instrumental for Arsenal, contributing significantly in goals and assists, despite the team's recent struggles.
- 01Ian Wright supports Declan Rice for PFA Player of the Year and Ballon d'Or if Arsenal wins both titles.
- 02Rice has made 48 appearances this season, scoring five goals and providing 11 assists.
- 03Arsenal currently sits second in the Premier League, tied on points with Manchester City.
- 04Rice was signed for a record fee of £105 million from West Ham United.
- 05Arsenal faces Newcastle United next, having won only one of their last six matches.
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Ian Wright, the former Arsenal striker, has endorsed Declan Rice as a frontrunner for the Ballon d'Or this season, contingent on Arsenal winning both the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League. Currently, Arsenal is competing in both tournaments, sitting second in the Premier League, level on points with Manchester City but trailing on goal difference. In the Champions League, they are set to face Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals. Rice, who has been a pivotal player for Arsenal this season with 48 appearances, five goals, and 11 assists, was signed for a record fee of £105 million from West Ham United. Despite his impressive contributions, Rice has yet to win a major trophy with Arsenal, which has finished second in the league for the past three seasons. He remains focused on the remainder of the season, emphasizing the importance of winning trophies over individual accolades.
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Declan Rice's performance could significantly influence Arsenal's chances of winning major trophies, which would elevate his profile and potentially lead to individual awards.
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