Kevin-Prince Boateng: Balotelli Had Ballon d’Or Potential
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Former AC Milan forward Kevin-Prince Boateng has expressed his belief that Mario Balotelli, the former Manchester City striker, had the potential to win three Ballon d’Or awards during his career.
Kevin-Prince Boateng, who played alongside Balotelli at AC Milan, witnessed the Italian’s qualities up close. Balotelli ‘s impactful stint at AC Milan saw him score 33 goals and provide nine assists in 77 games. However, it was during his time at Manchester City that Balotelli ‘s meteoric rise began, marked by impressive performances.
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The Italian striker notched 30 goals and contributed seven assists in 80 games for the Premier League champions. Balotelli ‘s talent and promise led many to anticipate his ascent to the pinnacle of European football. Despite early successes, his career trajectory took unexpected turns, including stints with Swiss side Sion and Turkish club Adana Demirspor.
Expressing his admiration for Balotelli, Kevin-Prince Boateng, a former Ghana international, remarked, “I love Mario Balotelli; I think he could have won three Ballons d’Or.”
While Balotelli did achieve success by winning the Champions League with Inter Milan in 2010, his career path included spells with various clubs, including Liverpool and Marseille.
Kevin-Prince Boateng ‘s perspective sheds light on the untapped potential he believes Balotelli possessed, leaving fans and football enthusiasts to reflect on what could have been for the talented striker.
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