Jorginho responds to Messi, Neymar and Ronaldo Ballon d'Or comparisons

According to the Chelsea midfielder, Jorginho there is no way he can compare himself to Lionel Messi, Neymar Da Silva Jr. or Cristiano Ronaldo revealing that they have got completely different characteristics when it comes to the Balon d'Or challenge.

Jorginho responds to Messi, Neymar and Ronaldo Ballon d'Or comparisons
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Italy’s midfielder Jorginho has declared that "nobody has won more than I have this season" as he responded to speculation he could challenge for the 2021 Ballon d'Or.

The Azzurri's midfielder was integral for club and country as Chelsea won the Champions League and Italy triumphed at Euro 2020 to complete a glittering campaign of continental success

Only one man that is Real Madrid’s veteran Luka Modric has been able to break up Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's duopoly of the award over the last 12 years.

But Jorginho's spectacular season has thrust him into the conversation for football's greatest individual honour - and the 29-year-old claims he is in with a shot.

"We all have dreams but, I will be honest, it depends on the criteria that the decision is based on.

"If we're talking about talent then I know I'm not the best in the world. But if it's going on titles, then nobody has won more than I have this season!

"How could I compare myself to Messi, Neymar or Cristiano Ronaldo? They have got completely different characteristics to me. But, I repeat, it depends on the criteria." Jorginho told Chelsea's official website. 

As well as lifting two trophies in the last two months, Chelsea’s midfielder came close to winning the FA Cup only for the Blues to fall short in the final against Leicester City.

The Brazil-born Italian had just one major honour to his name - the Coppa Italia with Napoli - before arriving at Stamford Bridge for £50million back in 2018.

But Jorginho's trophy cabinet has swelled since joining the Blues and he also has a Europa League winners' medal as well as runner-up medals from two FA Cups and the Carabao Cup.