Ian Wright Deems Declan Rice Worthy of the Ballon d'Or

Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright has highly praised the performance of the London club's midfielder, Declan Rice. According to the expert, Rice is not only one of the best players of the current season but could also become a primary candidate for the prestigious Ballon d'Or award.

Wright linked this bold statement directly to the team's overall results and set out specific conditions. He stated that if Arsenal wins the English Premier League title, Declan Rice must be named the player of the season.

If the Londoners also triumph in the UEFA Champions League, the midfielder would be fully deserving of the Ballon d'Or. Wright added, with a touch of humor but maintaining a serious tone, that if the England national team wins on the international stage, an even higher form of recognition than the world's top awards would need to be invented for Rice.

According to the former striker, the young footballer has a massive positive impact on the team's style of play, demonstrating high-level consistency and exceptional quality in every match. The Overlap cited Ian Wright's comments as the source.

Statistics also confirm that the expert's observations are well-founded: during the current season, Declan Rice has appeared in 48 matches across all competitions, recording 5 goals and 11 assists. In conclusion, Rice is currently at the peak of his form.

His individual achievements and the pursuit of prestigious awards will now depend directly on the overall results of Arsenal and the England national team at the end of the season.