Rodrygo himself expressed disappointment over the snub of ballon D'or.

Rodrygo's Ballon d'Or snub has left many wondering why he wasn't nominated, despite his impressive performance last season. The 23-year-old Brazilian scored 17 goals and provided nine assists in 51 appearances for Real Madrid, helping the team secure both the La Liga and Champions League titles ¹.

Rodrygo himself expressed disappointment over the snub, feeling that he deserved a spot in the 30-man shortlist. He speculated that his versatility might have worked against him, as he often fills multiple positions for both club and country ¹. This adaptability, while valuable to his team, might have made it harder for him to stand out in the eyes of the Ballon d'Or selectors.

It's worth noting that the nominees for the Ballon d'Or are selected by France Football's editorial team, in collaboration with the award's ambassador and selected members of the media ¹. Several of Rodrygo's Real Madrid teammates, including Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr., Dani Carvajal, Federico Valverde, Antonio Rudiger, and Toni Kroos, did receive nominations ¹.

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has also shared his thoughts on Rodrygo's snub, but unfortunately, I couldn't find more information on his specific comments ² ³.