Ballon d'Or Power Ranking: November 2019

Modified Nov 05, 2019 13:06 GMT

#6 Bernardo Silva

Bernardo Silva did not have a great month and in a team that's as star-studded as Pep Guardiola's Manchester City is, it is difficult for even someone of the Portuguese diminutive midfielder's ability to play week in and week out.

However, when he has featured, the 25-year-old has been pretty good. Bernardo Silva racked up 2 assists in the month of October with the first one coming against Crystal Palace in City's 2-0 win over them and the second one coming in City's 3-1 win over Southampton.

Well, he might not make it to the podium this year but Pep Guardiola can rest assured in the knowledge that when the senior Silva (David) retires, he won't have to deal with a void in midfield as the Portuguese Silva has proven that he is more than capable of succeeding the absolute maestro the former is.

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