Michael Owen with his Ballon d’Or | Discusses Kane, Mbappe and comparison to Rooney

Rio Ferdinand Presents · Sep 3, 2025 · 1h 2m

Michael Owen brings his Ballon d’Or trophy for this episode and he leaves Rio Ferdinand in no doubt about how good he felt he was as a young player.

Rio has wanted to do this interview for years because he wanted to show everyone watching and listening a different side to one of just four Englishman to win the most coveted individual award in world football.

After admitting he was on the decline when he got the Ballon d’Or, Owen discusses his career and the unshakeable self-belief he had in his own ability from when he was a schoolboy.

He names the striker who impresses him most in the game…