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Famed football journalist, Julien Laurens has named Manchester City star Rodri as the most intelligent player in the world at the moment, who has done enough to win the Ballon d’Or this year. Rodri is among four Manchester City players nominated for the award this year. Others are Phil Foden, Ruben Dias, and Erling Haaland. The award winner will be announced in Paris on October 28 with 29 others competing with Rodri Speaking about the 28-year-old’s chances of winning the award, French football journalist Laurens said on BBC’s Euro Leagues podcast, “Rodri has been the best player in the world f…