He is definitely a top contender for the 2022 Ballon d'Or. There is no doubt, however, that playing a starring role in Qatar will boost a player's chances of competing for the Golden Ball, so, as GOAL again tracks the race with our Ballon d'Or Power Rankings, we have kept the potential for a tournament-defining performance in mind. Won Premier League. In 2021-22: 21 goals, 18 assists. Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain) Kylian Mbappe (Image- Getty Images) Mbappe While the Parisians finished atop the Ligue 1 table with room to spare, defeat in the Champions League quarterfinals to Real Madrid in heartbreaking fashion left the club grasping at air yet again in European play. The 2022 Ballon d'Or (French: Ballon d'Or) was the 66th annual ceremony of the Ballon d'Or, presented by France Football, recognising the best footballers in the world in the 202122 season. Still, scoring goals in heaps across Europe's top domestic leagues can also be helpful, with Won DFB-Pokal. Robert Lewandowski picked up the Muller Trophy, for being the best striker, while Manchester City were named team of the year. The winner of the Ballon d'Or is chosen on the basis of a combination of votes from media representatives, national team captains and coaches. 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. 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. Karim Adeyemi, Borussia Dortmund 10. Lucy Bronze - Manchester City11. 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. Here at FootballTransfers, weve got you covered with everything you need to know for the 2022 Ballon dOr ceremony. In 2021-22: 23 goals, 10 assists. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Fridolina Rolfo - Barcelona20. He was also the top scorer in La Liga in the 2021-22 season, with 27 goals to his name in 32 appearances. Sebastien Haller (Borussia Dortmund and Ivory Coast), 12. Erling Haaland (Manchester City and Norway), 8. In 2022-23: Three goals, four assists, 15 clean sheets. Get the latest City team news, transfer stories, match updates and analysis delivered straight to your inbox - FREE. In 2021-22: 33 goals, 19 assists. 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Won Champions League, La Liga & Supercopa de Espana. The 66th Ballon d'Or ceremony takes place at the Theatre du Chatelet, Paris on Monday night, with Lets list down the Ballon dOr nominees 2022. Playing for a mid-table Premier League team means Martinez is unlikely to be the first name that comes to mind when Ballon d'Or nominations are being discussed, but we know from previous years that France Football like to include a couple of goalkeepers in their shortlist. 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. Haaland has scored 23 goals and provided three assists in 18 appearances across all competitions for Pep Guardiola's side so far this term. Won FA Cup & Carabao Cup. He has been exceptional this season and his performance against Manchester City helped Real Madrid go to the final. Mane finished the 2021-22 season with 23 goals and five assists in 51 appearances across all competitions for Jurgen Klopp's side last term. Alexia Putellas - . Low class political crap, Thats all. He plays football regularly, both on grass and artificial surfaces, and has a large, discerning and ever-growing collection of football shirts from around the world. He has been France's standout performer and they will rely on his ability to produce moments of magic when they lock horns with Argentina in the final. 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. Salman Fareed The 34-year-old was the red-hot favourite for the award, and saw off competition from Sadio Mane, Kevin De Bruyne, Robert Lewandowski and Mohamed Salah - the other players who completed the top five. His goal in the first leg proved the difference against Atletico in the Champions League quarterfinals, and he scored a goal and assisted another in the first leg against Real Madrid in the semifinals, one of the most memorable Champions League games in recent memory. 1. All that said, Liverpool are chasing a historic treble, and Champions League final victory could provide a boost, especially if Salah directly contributes to potential success. 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. Ederson - Manchester City4. 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. 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. GOAL has been tracking the race for the most coveted individual award in men's football all year, and here's our final standings For all the controversy and criticism it generates, the Ballon d'Or remains the most important individual award in world football, and the race to claim the 2022 prize has been epic. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Sadio Mane had a difficult time in the first half of the 2021-22 season. In 2022-23: 12 goals, 12 assists. Let us know in the comments down below! #1 Karim Benzema (France/Real Madrid) Liverpool FC v Real Madrid - UEFA Champions League Final Luka Modric has a habit of saving his most spectacular moments of brilliance for the Bernabeu in the Champions League this season, so expect him to be in the spotlight once more when Real Madrid hosts Manchester City on Wednesday. While Haaland is not motivated by individual success, he has admitted that 'cares' about winning the prestigious Ballon d'Or at some point in his career. Lionel Messi has been turning back the clock this season and at the age of 35, he is having the best World Cup of his life. The two-time defending PFA Players Player of the Year has partly been denied a run at major global gongs due to untimely injuries, but he has been in full flight lately. The 22-year-old, who could realistically operate the top level for another decade-plus, also believes that he can continue to improve as he gets older - using Real Madrid superstar Karim Benzema as an example. It's a massive blow for Erik ten Hag and Man United. France Football announced in March that the rules for Ballon d'Or voting have changed, with the key one being that the award will be based on performances over a single season, rather than a calendar year. Erling Haaland has scored 27 goals in 24 matches for Man City. And if they do start firing again, then expect Salah to be leading the way. 27 Comments. Benzema's heroics in the competition have seen Real Madrid climb back from near death twice, with his incredible second-half hat-trick against PSG plus a second comeback show against Man City. Karim Benzema won the Ballon d'Or in 2022. He scored 34 goals alone in league play across 35 matches, helping Bayern to yet another Bundesliga title. However, the France attacker is optimistic that he will surpass 50 goals for club and country this season in the coming weeks. His season is coming to an end after winning the Ligue 1 and getting knocked out of the Champions League. Won FA Cup & Carabao Cup. Karim Benzama is ranked number one in the 2022 Ballon dOr rankings. 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 Robert Lewandowski - Bayern Munich/Barcelona5. Joko Gvardiol, RB Leipzig 7. Karim Benzema (Real Madrid and France). Ballon dOr 2022: Ranking the top 5 favorites October 2022 The 66th yearly Ballon dOr ceremony will happen on October 17. Your login session has expired. 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. Last season, the 18-year Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. He was, however, rewarded with a new contract over the summer and should earn a handful of votes. Karim Adeyemi - RB Salzburg/Borussia Dortmund10. 10. Anyone who does not vote for him better have a good reason why. Man United drew with Crystal Palace in the Premier League at Selhurst Park and here are how the players rated. The annual award is presented by French news magazine France Football to the best performing footballer in a calendar year. If he can maintain these levels for another seven months, then he will spearhead Frances charge for back-to-back World Cups. Spain star Putellas becamethe first player to win the Ballon d'Or Feminin in successive years when she claimed the 2022 award. Jude Bellingham - Borussia Dortmund5. Surely Liverpool can't be as bad in 2023? In 2022-23: Six goals, three assists. updated May 29, 2022, 2:30 am 1.3k Views WebRanking Players Nationality; 1: FRA: 2: SEN: 3: BEL: 4: POL: 5: EGY: 6: FRA: 7: BEL: 8: BRA: 9: CRO: 10: NOR: 11: KOR: 12: ALG: 13: CIV: 14: BRA: 15: POR The Frenchman finds a way to affect almost every single game he plays and is prolific with his goal contributions. Bayern Munich's Sadio Mane was voted in 2nd place after he helped Senegal to AFCON glory as well as going close to an unprecedented quadruple with former club Liverpool. Jamal Musiala, Bayern Munich 4. Saka's impressive showing against France rounded off an eye-catching World Cup for the England winger, even if it wasn't enough to inspire them to reach the semi-finals. Thibaut Courtis (Real Madrid and Belgium), 4. Won World Cup & Trophee des Champions. 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. Heres how it works. 5. 3. Playing for a mid-table Premier League team means Martinez is unlikely to be the first name that comes to mind when Ballon The Frenchman has pushed Real Madrid not only to a La Liga title, but to the brink of a league & European double. Wendie Renard - Lyon9. Phil Foden, one of the few City attacking players to start both of their games this week, backed up his goal against Real Madrid with two assists against Leeds United, keeping Citys Premier League and Champions League double hopes alive. Kane might be one goal away from becoming England's all-time leading goalscorer, but for some fans, all he will be remembered for is the penalty he didn't score against France that led to the Three Lions' quarter-final defeat. With that in mind, heres The Sporting News' power rankings of the frontrunners. Won Ligue 1 & UEFA Nations League. Hugo Lloris - Tottenham, 2023 Minute Media - All rights reserved, Karim Benzema was named the winner of the 66th Ballon d'Or. Lena Oberdorf - . Though he by Be the first one to comment on this story. He might now being questioned as to whether he is still the finest centre-back currently playing the game, but at least the World Cup in November will finally see him grace a major international tournament stage. In 2021-22: 13 goals, 13 assists. Salah has been assisting more than scoring recently, and his perfectly-weighted ball found his teammate Sadio Mane for Liverpools second goal against Villarreal in the first leg of the Champions League. By virtue of all these achievements, Mane is a top contender for the 2022 Ballon d'Or. His performance against Manchester United at Anfield was arguably the finest by a midfielder in the Premier League last term. Why is africans players always rejected during this award? A deserving winner of the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player, is there anything anyone else can do to stop Messi from claiming Ballon d'Or number eight? Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool and Netherlands), 13. The list is not current and correct, besides The Brazilian winger also struck up a wonderful partnership with Karim Benzema and the duo helped Real Madrid dominate La Liga. WebThe 2009 Ballon d'Or, given to the best football player in the world as judged by an international panel of sports journalists, was awarded to Lionel Messi of Barcelona on 1 December 2009.. Messi won the award by a then record margin, 240 points ahead of 2008 winner Cristiano Ronaldo. 1. Recent history shows that Champions League success can often hold the key to finishing on top of the podium, with the winners from 2014-2018 all being a reigning champion of Europe. 4. Courtois' Man-of-the-Match winning display in the Champions League final only moved to cement his status as the best goalkeeper in the world over the past 12 months. 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. Karim Benzema was named the winner of the 66th Ballon d'Or, following an immense season leading the line for Real Madrid. Complete Ballon dOr 2022 winners list, Ballon dOr 2022 rankings, and Ballon dOr 2022 final results can be accessed below. At the 2022 Ballon dOr event, Barcelona midfielder Gavi was named the best young player of the year. Son Heung-min - Tottenham Hotspur12. Man Utd could only draw with Crystal Palace in their Premier League fixture on Wednesday evening at Selhurst Park. On the field, the Poland striker scored against Mainz on Saturday, but the newly-crowned German champions were defeated in a shock setback. He's been in sublime form for PSG so far this season as well, scoring 12 goals and providing 14 assists in 19 appearances in all competitions. Cristiano Ronaldo - Manchester United21. 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. Alexia Putellas - Barcelona2. Bruno Fernandes fired Man United ahead against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Wednesday night. Kylian Mbappe is a strong contender in the Balon dor 2022 rankings. dont bring up the argument of african players, benzema is african, hes algerian, Mbappe hn oli ligue 1 paras maalinteki ja syttj, Yes for sure Karim Benzema will win the balon this year, I want Kevin de bruyne to win the ballon d or. Alexandra Popp . Won Serie A. 1. Benzema's Real Madrid teammates Thibaut Courtois, Vinicius Junior and Luka Modric made the top ten, as did want-away Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe, who came sixth, and Erling Haaland, whose sensational start to life at Manchester City may well put him in contention for the 2023 award. Vini Jr has 18 goals and 18 assists this season and has won the La Liga and Supercopa de Espana with Real Madrid. The Frenchman was absolutely phenomenal for Real Madrid in the 2021-22 season and Lewandowski's efforts this season have been stellar, but a failure to will Bayern to victory on the world's biggest club stage will leave him just short. 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. Karim Benzema is the odds-on favorite to win the 2022 Ballon d'Or. Though bad injury luck saw him miss the Carabao Cup final and struggle in the Champions League final, Thiago was a joy to watch when he was fully fit through 2021-22. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. WebBallon d'Or 2022 rankings: The full men's list revealed (so far) - NewsBreak France Football have started revealing the full Ballon d'Or 2022 rankings ahead of Monday night's ceremony crowning the world's best footballer Sign in Home Local Headlines Coronavirus Original Recommend Entertainment Entertainment Celebrities TV & Videos Music Movies He joined Bayern Munich from Liverpool earlier this summer on a deal worth 32 million. He picked up at least a goal or assist in each of PSG's eight Champions League matches, and finished the Ligue 1 season in unbelievable form, scoring 13 goals and assisting nine more in the final nine league games, all coming once the club had been eliminated from Champions League play. He will be glad, then, to get back to Manchester City and start swinging in crosses for Erling Haaland to attack once more. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Kyle Bonn is a soccer content producer for The Sporting News. Though he finished the season as Man City's top scorer in all competitions, Mahrez's form steadily slipped during the final months of the season, and some of his missed chances could have proven costly. Karim deserves it better. Alexandra Popp - Wolfsburg7. His performance alone should be enough to win it. Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United and Portugal), =17. Vinicius Junior - Real Madrid9. His 46 goals in 50 outings for Bayern this season put him in a class of his own - the sort of absurd levels Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo used to set a decade ago. Perhaps one of the most underwhelming performers at the World Cup, De Bruyne was powerless to stop Belgium's ageing side from crashing out in the group stages. "Like De Bruyne was he was third place, I think well deserved, by the way. Here is our current top eight Ballon dOr rankings as the Champions League semis thrill fans. In 2022-23: Four goals, six assists. Selma Bacha - Lyon15. Xavi was the second Barcelona player in the top three, He has established himself as the most intimidating forward in Europe right now. 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. 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. 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That means performances at the 2022 World Cup, which is set to kick-off in November, will not be considered this year, and instead will be judged when voting for the 2023 Ballon d'Or gets under way. Bernardo Silva (Manchester City and Portugal), =22. If you and your team are playing really well, you will perform well, you will begin to win trophies, [and] you will probably be on the list. Won Bundesliga & DFL-Supercup. In 2021-22: 33 goals, five assists. 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. Factor in his performances for Porto in the first half of the season, and he has a shot at a top-10 finish in the Ballon d'Or standings. Ryan Gravenberch, Bayern Munich 8. Here are the top 30 nominees for Ballon dOr 2022 award: Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid) Mike Maignan (AC Milan) Defender Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) Antonio Rdiger (Real Madrid) Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) Joo Cancelo (Manchester City) Midfielder Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig) Joshua Kimmich (Bayern With that in mind, it would not be a shock to see Haaland pushing for a top-10 finish. Something went wrong, please try again later. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Won Premier League. Alexander-Arnolds assists have dwindled recently, but defenses making specific attempts to keep him quiet have allowed other Liverpool players to make more impactful contributions in the final third. - Manchester United fans agree after Bruno Fernandes goal vs Crystal Palace. Join us as our 12-month Ballon d'Or Power Rankings journey continues (Previous update: December 12, 2022. Sam Kerr - Chelsea4. In the 2021-22 season, Alexander-Arnold has scored 2 goals as a right-back, provided 21 assists, kept 23 clean sheets, and has won the Carabao Cup. Jude Bellingham, Borussia Dortmund 5. The sheer impact that Kylian Mbappe has had for France at the 2022 FIFA World Cup is the talk of the town. Karim Benzema has scored 45 goals and provided 13 assists so far in the 2021-22 season. Sadio Manes quest to win the Ballon dOr in 2022 is gaining traction, especially following his goal in the Champions League semi-final against Villarreal. Please refresh the page and try again. In 2022-23: 24 goals, 18 assists. The date and time are not yet confirmed, we will keep this page updated as new information is released. In 2022-23: 16 goals, five assists. He was confident in his stride and had defenders backpedaling every time he got on the ball. Karim Benzema This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Kevin Trapp - Eintracht Frankfurt7. Match Report: Liverpool 1-0 Manchester City - Huge Victory At Anfield, Liverpool 1-0 Manchester City: Player Ratings, Watch: Liverpool Manager Jurgen Klopp Gets Sent Off Against Manchester City, Mohamed Salah Overtakes Liverpool Legend Steven Gerrard In All-Time Premier League Goalscorer List, Liverpool Release Statement Following 'Vile Chants' By Manchester City Fans. Robert Lewandowski picked up his second successive European Golden Shoe in the 2021-22 season, scoring 35 goals for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga. In 2021-22: 22 goals, 19 assists. In 2021-22: 29 goals, 12 assists. The 22-year-old has to be a top contender to win the Ballon d'Or this year. Kevin De Bruyne - Manchester City4. Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig and France), =25. The Egyptian King has also won the Carabao Cup and he can potentially win the quadruple with Liverpool this season. The Egyptian also suffered international heartbreak in 2022, with defeats to Senegal in both the Africa Cup of Nations final and World Cup qualifying, meaning Salah will not be present at the 2022 FIFA showcase in Qatar. Players removed: Karim Benzema, Rafael Leao & Phil Foden.). Please logout and login again. The nominees for the award were announced on 12 August 2022. He was so exceptional this season for the Whites! Won Premier League. De Bruyne is the 4th nominee in the Ballon dOr winner 2022 rankings. 'Finally arrived!' Darwin Nunez (Liverpool and Uruguay), =25. 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. Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool and England), 20. Ahead against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park and here are how the rated! At the 2021 AFCON and was named the best performing footballer in a year! And should earn a handful of votes is coming to an end winning... 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