The player achieved exceptional performances, but was unable to receive the Golden Ball due to the cancellation of the gala ceremony in 2020. Despite this, he won FIFA’s The Best Men’s Player of the Year in both years. He expressed willingness to accept the Ballon d’Or award for 2020 and believes it would have been his turn to win in either of the years. He acknowledged Lionel Messi’s outstanding performance and expressed hope for a subsequent award for 2020, highlighting his own exceptional year and achievements.