The Brazil international took to social media with an immediate response, posting images of his contribution to Real's LaLiga and Champions League winning campaign last season.
He told ESPN Brasil: "I was shocked, I think I deserved the nomination. I don't want to belittle the players who are there, but I think it was a surprise... But there's not much I can do, these things are not up to me."
"I made a somewhat mocking post. Now there is not much to say: everyone knows my indignation and has supported me, both in the national team and with Real Madrid. People have sent me messages."
Rodrygo also spoke about his playing style: "All I do is fill the gaps. Is there someone missing on the right? Is there someone missing as a number 9? Put Rodrygo there. That's all.
"It may bother me a bit, but I'm a team player. I arrived in Madrid as a child and today I'm a man. I arrived very shy, I felt ashamed. I let myself go with the help of all my teammates, all the people at the club, who made me feel at home. After a period of adaptation, which is normal, now I feel completely at home.
"I'm more mature and I'm very happy."