Florian Wirtz - Bayer Leverkusen. =25. The Frenchman won the Ballon d'Or for the first time in his career last year. 1. With Brazil one of the favourites for the upcoming World Cup, who is to say that the forward won't be right in the Ballon d'Or mix in 2023 either? It is also worth noting that he scored the winners in the games against all of these three teams. Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time. It's a massive blow for Erik ten Hag and Man United. In 2021-22: Seven goals, 14 assists. Karim Benzema was picking up the 2022 Ballon d'Or, The reasons behind Real Madrid's malaise , Ben Doak: The Liverpool teen everyone is talking about , No Mudryk, no panic! That should not detract, however, from the Portugal international's superb individual season, and it's no wonder Barcelona were pushing so hard to sign him over the summer. Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois was awarded the Yashin Trophy for world's best goalkeeper, after an impressive campaign that included a player of the match award in the Champions League final against Liverpool. Lewandowski has been the most prolific goalscorer in Europe for a while now and netted 50 times and provided seven assists in 46 appearances across all competitions last term. Fernandez is unlikely to fade into obscurity, either, with Benfica having a favourable draw in the Champions League as they look to at least replicate their run to the quarter-finals from last season. Alexandra Popp . He scored 41 goals in all competitions for Dortmund in that calendar year. The 22-year-old is arguably the best striker in the world right now and he has been scoring goals for fun. At 23 years old, he is proving to be a yearly contender for the world's biggest individual award. Lena Oberdorf - . In 2022-23: 13 goals, three assists. Bukayo Saka - Arsenal9. Thibaut Courtois - Real Madrid8. France Football will release the 30-man shortlist on August 12. 4. 'Finally arrived!' The Ballon d'Or 2022 rankings have been finalised, with Real Madrid's Karim Benzema scooping up the men's prize and Barcelona's Alexia Putellas winning the women's award. Karim Benzema won the Ballon d'Or in 2022. Karim Benzema - Real Madrid2. If any goal exemplified Benzemas current level of confidence, it was his second goal against Man City, when his Panenka penalty beat all odds at the Etihad Stadium to keep Madrid in the Champions League semi-final. He instead heads back to Arsenal in fantastic form and, if he can maintain it, then the Gunners could yet have a shot at winning the Premier League this season. How Mohamed Salah won a share of the 2021-22 Premier League Golden Boot, How Karim Benzema escaped Cristiano Ronaldo's Real Madrid shadow in Ballon d'Or chase. Still, the campaign was bittersweet. His struggles with form and fitness at the World Cup should not, however, detract from his superb first half of the season at PSG, and if he maintains that level of form, he could still force himself into the Ballon d'Or race. He was his country's best player in Qatar at the age of 19, and Bayern will now be hoping he can carry that form into the second half of the season. [4] Seven-time and reigning winner Lionel Messi was not nominated for the award for the first time since 2005. The Ballon d'Or 2022 rankings have been finalised, with Real Madrid's Karim Benzema scooping up the men's prize and Barcelona's Alexia Putellas winning the The 2022 Ballon d'Or winner will be named on October 17 this year, two months earlier than the usual date. Christiane Endler - Lyon13. When will the 2022 Ballon d'Or be awarded, and how will it be given out? FourFourTwo is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Kevin De Bruyne - Manchester City4. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Please logout and login again. The importance placed on trophies (aka 'Jorginho's Law') has also been scaled back, meaning the prize should reflect the best footballers from each season, rather than those who lift the most silverware. Xavi was the second Barcelona player in the top three, Gavi, Barcelona 2. 20 Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City). Won Serie A. Kevin de Bruyne has scored 16 goals and provided 16 assists so far in the 2021-22 season. "Like De Bruyne was he was third place, I think well deserved, by the way. Benzema leads the Champions League with 15 goals, and nobody behind him can realistically catch him to take over the lead with just one game to go. Won FA Cup & Carabao Cup. Vinicius Junior is a strong contender for the Ballon dOr winner 2022. With four Premier League titles before his 22nd birthday, Foden is well on his way to becoming one of the most decorated English footballers of all time after helping Man City to another piece of domestic silverware. Ballon dOr 2022 Rankings The sport's top stars compete for the award every year in a bid to shine above all others to ultimately win the golden ball. just give it salah. Asisat Oshoala - Barcelona17. He has been pivotal in midfield for Real Madrids success in 2022. The young Frenchman made headlines when he rejected a much-anticipated move to Real Madrid to stay with PSG. Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich and Germany), =22. claiming the Young Player of the Tournament in the process. Who, then, has put themselves in the frame with their performances in the first half of the season, and who has some catching up to do? Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has admitted that wants to win the Ballon d'Or in his career, but insisted that he was focused on winning trophies with his team. Won Champions League, La Liga & Supercopa de Espana. The Ballon d'Or 2022 rankings have been finalised, with Real Madrid's Karim Benzema scooping up the men's prize and Barcelona's Alexia Putellas winning the women's award. As a result, performances in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which is expected to begin in November, will not be assessed this year, but rather when voting for the 2023 Ballon dOr begins. The winner is chosen by a combination of votes from media representatives, Aitana Bonmati . On the field, the Poland striker scored against Mainz on Saturday, but the newly-crowned German champions were defeated in a shock setback. Kylian Mbappe - Paris Saint-Germain7. There was not a player who even came close to the Real Madrid striker in terms of impact on the 2021-22 European season, and he will rightfully lift the Golden Ball on Monday. His struggles in the early weeks of the current campaign might go against him a little bit, but he still should be a deserved top-20 finisher. 27th Apr 2022, 12:46pm - 4 min read. Mo Salah should win the Ballon dor 2022, he has been amazing this season, coming so close to winning the Premier League and Champions League. Luka Modric is a strong contender to win the Ballon dOr 2022. His performances at the 2022 FIFA World Cup underline this notion. Gavi - Barcelona2. The race to win the Golden Ball is well and truly on, with performances in Qatar likely to have a huge say on the outcome. Marie-Antoinette Katoto - Paris Saint-Germain18. Final Kopa Trophy Rankings. Robert Lewandowski picked up his second successive European Golden Shoe in the 2021-22 season, scoring 35 goals for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga. Won World Cup & Trophee des Champions. Barca midfielder Gavi was awarded the Kopa Trophy for 2022 having enjoyed a breakout 2022 campaign at club and international level. Casemiro (Manchester United and Brazil), 16. Sadio Mane - Liverpool, Bayern Munich/Senegal Sadio Mane's Ballon d'Or case is equally strong as the other top contenders. At 34 years old, Karim Benzema is having a renaissance campaign. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Won World Cup. Something went wrong, please try again later. Your email address will not be published. Catarina Macario - Lyon10. Salah was the best player on the planet during the first half of the 2021-22 season, and a place on the podium should be his if the judges' memories are long enough. However, Trent Alexander-Arnold still has had an amazing season so far. Lagostimes Nigeria had reported earlier that a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for La Liga club Real Madrid, who he captains, Karim Benzema has been named Ballon He was having a great season already, but the World Cup truly felt like Bellingham announcing himself to the world as one of, if not the great midfielder of the next decade or so. Modric has 6 goals and 11 assists in the 2021-22 season and has won the La Liga, Supercopa de Espana, and Champions League final with Real Madrid. In 2022-23: Eight clean sheets. Kadidiatou Diani - Paris Saint-Germain. 1. He was so exceptional this season for the Whites! "I think everybody cares," Haaland told GQ. Luka Modric - Real Madrid10. It promises to be a unique Ballon d'Or battle, with the World Cup taking place in the middle of the 2022-23 campaign, meaning it could be a distant memory by the time votes are cast. Bernardo's role in the Premier League's final-day drama will forever be remembered, as he was the player replaced by Man City's hero Ilkay Gundogan in the second half. Your login session has expired. Aitana Bonmati - Barcelona6. Won World Cup. Ballon d'Or 2022 LIVE: Rankings reveal underway. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona and Poland), 3. The 31-year-old, who has now joined Atletico Madrid on a permanent basis, has been in pretty good form in the 2022-23 season as well. Previous winners Cristiano Ronaldo placed 17th in the list, with 2018 winner Luka Modric coming in ninth, while record holder of the gong Lionel Messi did not even make the shortlist for the first time since 2005. Won Bundesliga & DFL-Supercup. Although there is still a chance that his poor start to the season may work against him in the end, there is no denying his effect on both club and international football since the turn of the year. So in 12 years I hope to be even better than I am now.". In 2021-22: 14 goals, 14 assists. His season tally for goals and assists remains highly impressive, and how much he adds to them will likely depend on where he is playing his football come the end of the January transfer window. In 2021-22: 23 goals, 10 assists. The Frenchman has pushed Real Madrid not only to a La Liga title, but to the brink of a league & European double. Won World Cup. A trophy winner for both club and country, he was Liverpool's go-to man through the second half of the season as they chased down an unprecedented quadruple. Despite Germany's group-stage exit from the World Cup, Musiala showed in his three outings just why there is so much excitement surrounding what he can do now and in the future. The Frenchman was absolutely phenomenal for Real Madrid in the 2021-22 season and Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City was 3rd, Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski 4th, and Liverpool'sMohamed Salah5th. Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access, Enjoy your first month for just 1 / $1 / 1, *Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription, Get daily World Cup 2022 news, updates and other football frolics to your inbox. Kadidiatou Diani (Paris Saint-Germain). In 2022-23: 18 goals, 15 assists. Ballon d'Or 2022 rankings top 5 Based on our analysis, the leading candidates for the award are Sadio Mane, Vinicius Junior, Kevin De Bruyne, Mohamed Salah, and Karim Benzema. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Casemiro to miss Manchester Uniteds Premier League clash with Arsenal. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. If Mo Salah scores a few more goals in the remaining games of the season and wins the Champions League with Liverpool, there is no one stopping him from winning the Balon dOr 2022. 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