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Super Eagles of Nigeria and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed that a former teammate could have been a contender for this year's Ballon d'Or, alongside Barcelona's Lamine Yamal.
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The English Premier League could produce one candidate for the podium in Mohamed Salah, but according to Fulham star Alex Iwobi, things may have been different.
The Nigerian midfielder believes Arsenal star and former teammate Bukayo Saka could have been contending for this year's Ballon d'Or if he hadn't picked up an injury.
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Iwobi, who left Arsenal for Everton in 2019, noted that one of the things that has helped his former teammate is that he listens, is humble, and always ready to learn.
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“I think that’s really what’s helped him,” the Fulham midfielder said.
“I think if he didn’t get injured, he’d potentially be a Ballon d’Or nominee. I think the sky is the limit, man. He’s too cold.”
Saka missed a significant part of the season with injury but returned to help Arsenal reach the semifinal of the Champions League and finish second in the league.
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