This was revealed in the voting breakdown released by France Football on Friday.

Nigeria was among 10 countries whose journalists placed Rodri first in their ballots.

The other countries were the United States, Guatemala, South Korea, the Czech Republic, Serbia, Thailand, Vietnam, Croatia and Iceland.

Rodri finished fourth overall with 726 points, behind Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane, who won the award with 1,055 points.

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé, who had 1,027 points, and Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal, who scored 881 points, both finished second and third, respectively.