The nominees for the award were announced on 12 August 2022. I dont believe Im posting this as a response to meaningless gibberish. Casemiro to miss Manchester Uniteds Premier League clash with Arsenal. He has established himself as the most intimidating forward in Europe right now. Alexia Putellas scooped the Ballon d'Or Feminin for the second consecutive year, following another outstanding campaign with Barcelona. Alexandra Popp . The Ballon dOr trophy is up for grabs this year with many big names like Kevin De Bruyne, Karim Benzema and Mohamed Salah competing. Kadidiatou Diani (Paris Saint-Germain). In 46 appearances across all competitions for Paris Saint-Germain, Mbappe scored 39 goals and provided 26 assists. 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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? Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, Robert Lewandowski and Mohamed Salah were other names in the mix for the prize this year, but no one was able to pry the award away from Benzema, who was superlative for club and country meaning he will play a key part in the France World Cup 2022 squad. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Your email address will not be published. Be the first one to comment on this story. As Karim Benzema continues his push for a first Ballon d'Or as well as yet more Real Madrid glory in the Champions League, The Sporting News ranks the top The Frenchman finds a way to affect almost every single game he plays and is prolific with his goal contributions. "Like De Bruyne was he was third place, I think well deserved, by the way. In 2021-22: 48 goals, 15 assists. Joao Cancelo (Manchester City and Portugal), =25. Can Mbappe win the Ballon d'Or by staying in Ligue 1? Won FA Cup & Carabao Cup. Mbappe is one of the favorites to win both the Golden Ball and the Golden Boot in the tournament. In 2021-22: 22 goals, 19 assists. The Liverpool star's passing range puts some central midfielders to shame, and he could well break countless Premier League assist records by the time his career is over. He scored an incredible 39 goals and assisted 26 more in 46 appearances this season, gargantuan numbers any way you slice it. ALSO READ: Pep Guardiola could have simple Phil Foden solution to Man City struggles. A winger with the potential to become one of the best midfielders of his generation, the sky is truly the limit for Foden now. 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. Please logout and login again. Your login session has expired. Florian Wirtz - Bayer Leverkusen. The 30-year-old was recently named the CAF Player of the Year as well. He is definitely a top contender for the 2022 Ballon d'Or. With any doubts over whether he would cut it at Manchester City extinguished in the space of a few weeks, Haaland has now had the chance to put his feet up and rest for a month before trying to continue his record-breaking goalscoring pace at the end of December. France Football will release the 30-man shortlist on August 12. The 22-year-old has to be a top contender to win the Ballon d'Or this year. The Man United winger hit the ground running when he first arrived but has struggled at times in recent months. The Norwegian frontman is expected to feature for Pep Guardiola's side in the upcoming Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday night. The 2018 Ballon dOr winner is ranked 7th on the list. The Norwegian striker has been in scintillating form since signing for City from Borussia Dortmund in the summer transfer window, registering 27 goals and three assists in 24 matches. He scored 34 goals alone in league play across 35 matches, helping Bayern to yet another Bundesliga title. 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. Who will win the 2022 Ballon d'Or? Mo Salah was also crowned winner of FWA Player of the season a few days ago. Griezmann has been the glue to this side and without him, everything falls apart. Modric won the Ballon d'Or the last time the World Cup was played, and though he's unlikely to do so again, he should be among the nominees once more. Alexandra Popp - Wolfsburg7. It might seem like it was only a few weeks ago that Karim Benzema was picking up the 2022 Ballon d'Or, but the race for the 2023 award is already picking up plenty of steam. Nuno Mendes - Paris Saint-Germain6= Josko Gvardiol - RB Leipzig6= Ryan Gravenberch - Bayern Munich8. "But I dont think its a good thing to think about this. Still, the season came just short of glory as Man City collapsed in the second leg against Real Madrid, and De Bruyne's efforts will leave him just shy of an opposition player whose magic conjured up a come-from-behind performance. Though he Barcelona are already benefiting from him replicating that form in Spain, and there is time left for him to finally get his hands on the Ballon d'Or he should have been awarded in 2020. Heres how it works. He joined Bayern Munich from Liverpool earlier this summer on a deal worth 32 million. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. Lets list down the Ballon dOr nominees 2022. His season is coming to an end after winning the Ligue 1 and getting knocked out of the Champions League. Salah looked back to his best during the final few weeks before the World Cup, with the Egyptian's goals just about keeping Liverpool's head above water after a patchy run of form. WebBallon d'Or 2022 Rankings Can you name the Best Football Players in the world 2022 ranked according to France Football? Fridolina Rolfo - Barcelona20. Won Champions League, La Liga, UEFA Nations League & Supercopa de Espana. With the 2022 FIFA World Cup drawing to a close soon, some players have already laid an early marker on the coveted prize. 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. Won Serie A. The full Ballon d'Or 2022 rankings crowning the world's best footballers have been announced, with Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas the big winners. Man United drew with Crystal Palace in the Premier League at Selhurst Park and here are how the players rated. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 5. Gavi - Barcelona2. The Ballon d'Or is, without a doubt, the most prestigious individual prize in football. Thibaut Courtois - Real Madrid8. 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. 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. The decision to bring Alvarez into the line up after a couple of matches proved key to Argentina winning the World Cup, as the striker led the line superbly, providing both goals and clever link-up play alongside Lionel Messi. However, Trent Alexander-Arnold still has had an amazing season so far. He also led them to World Cup qualification. Mane will also certainly feature in the FA Cup final for Liverpool and will feature in the Champions League final, should Liverpool beat or draw against Villareal in the semis. Karim Benzema was named the winner of the 66th Ballon d'Or, following an immense season leading the line for Real Madrid. In 2021-22: 35 goals, 22 assists. 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. All rights reserved. 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. Another 50+ goal season for Lewandowski in what proved to be his last in a Bayern Munich shirt. And so after winning the World Cup Golden Glove and pulling off some remarkable saves, both in open play and in penalty shootouts, to help Argentina lift the biggest trophy of them all, the Aston Villa shot-stopper has a decent chance of recognition in 2023. Dubbed 'the new Thierry Henry' in Italy, Leao was voted Serie A's MVP of the season after firing AC Milan to their first Scudetto in 11 years. The Brazilian winger also struck up a wonderful partnership with Karim Benzema and the duo helped Real Madrid dominate La Liga. In 2022-23: 12 goals, 12 assists. It's a massive boost for the French giants and makes Mbappe one of the highest paid players in the world, rightly so. 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. Messi's exploits have taken Argentina to the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and he has been a man on a mission in Qatar. The nominees for the award were announced on 12 August 2022. He did a pretty good job in the tournament, scoring two goals and providing one assist in three appearances. Real Madrid stopper Thibaut Courtois was named as the winner of the 2022 Yashin Trophy, after proving instrumental for his side as they lifted La Liga and the Champions League. 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-Germain) Kylian Mbappe (Image- Getty Images) Mbappe Griezmann has provided three assists in six appearances in the tournament so far. In 2022-23: 17 goals, 18 assists. Though the season still has six months to go, it might prove difficult. Jude Bellingham - Borussia Dortmund5. 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. Without further ado, let's take a look at the top five favorites to win the Ballon d'Or in 2023. 3. Alisson Becker - Liverpool3. Why Arsenal walked away. Won Community Shield. 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 is pictured holding the Ballon d'Or trophy. Keep tabs on all of the latest news, views and Man United transfer rumours with our dedicated blog updates. In 2021-22: 23 clean sheets. The Polish striker has also won the Bundesliga and DFB Pokal Cup in the 2021-22 season. His performances at the 2022 FIFA World Cup underline this notion. Mbappe wrapped up the Golden Boot with just the second hat-trick in a World Cup final against Argentina, crowning yet another memorable month on the global stage for the PSG superstar. Robert Lewandowski picked up the Muller Trophy, for being the best striker, while Manchester City were named team of the year. Marie-Antoinette Katoto - Paris Saint-Germain18. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona and Poland), 3. But we already have a very good idea of who the top contenders will be for the award this year. Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City and Algeria), 11. Christiane Endler - Lyon13. Eduardo Camavinga, Real Madrid 3. 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 WebBallon d'Or 2022 Power Rankings: Who will join Benzema on the podium? Final Kopa Trophy Rankings. After witnessing Lionel Messi claim a seventh Ballon dOr last year, footballs biggest stars enter 2022 more determined than ever to lay their hands on the iconic award. De Bruynes streak of vital first-half goals continued against Real Madrid, as the Belgian midfielder once again led from the front for Man City as he chases his first Champions League trophy. What is the shortlist for the 2022 Ballon dOr? 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. BA1 1UA. Alexia Putellas - Barcelona2. The Belgian playmaker had yet another fantastic season for Man City, scoring 19 goals and assisting 14 more across the 2021-22 campaign. He came through in the clutch again with a very late winner against Sevilla on April 17 to cap a three-goal turnaround, just the latest of his domestic heroics. Trent Alexander-Arnold will also feature for Liverpool in the FA Cup Final on 14th May and can potentially add another silverware to his cabinet this season. Selma Bacha - Lyon15. The 66th Ballon d'Or ceremony took place at the Theatre du Chatelet, Paris on Monday night, with Real Madrid's Karim Benzema and Barcelona Feminin's Alexia Putellas the big winners. Lucy Bronze - Manchester City11. Let us know in the comments down below! 7. In 2022-23: Eight clean sheets. Man United play Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Wednesday and we'll bring you updates from the match in our live blog. 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. The 2018 Ballon d'Or winner is unlikely to triumph again in 2022, but a place among the top 10 is surely a foregone conclusion. 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. Mo Salah has scored 32 goals and has provided 18 assists so far in the 2021-22 season. In six appearances in the tournament so far, the 35-year-old has scored five goals and provided three assists. Erik ten Hag told he will 'beg for forgiveness' after Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United departure, Man United parted ways with Ronaldo after a controversial interview with Piers Morgan was aired in November, and the presenter has piped up again, Manchester United transfer news RECAP Sir Jim Ratcliffe takeover interest and January window latest. Surely Liverpool can't be as bad in 2023? Without further ado, let's take a look at the top five contenders for the Ballon d'Or this year. Though he suffered disappointment both at club and international level through the second half of the campaign, he continued to produce, winning the Premier League Golden Boot among other honours. He has also been in spectacular form for PSG this term. The 2021-22 Champions League is reaching a triumphant and dramatic conclusion, meaning the club season is almost at a close. Bruno Fernandes fired Man United ahead against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Wednesday night. Sadio Mane - Liverpool/Bayern Munich3. 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. Won DFB-Pokal. An absolute revelation after joining Liverpool in the January transfer window, Diaz came up big for the Reds on a number of occasions during their quadruple quest. Sadio Mane (Bayern Munich and Senegal), 1. Croatia might not have blown anyone away with their efficient-yet-effective football at the World Cup, but it did the trick once again as they sealed a third-placed finish, with their captain again leading the way on the global stage. The 2022 Ballon d'Or winner will be named on October 17 this year, two months earlier than the usual date. Beth Mead - . Karim Benzema is the odds-on favorite to win the Ballon d'Or this year. Bukayo Saka - Arsenal9. The Egyptian King has also won the Carabao Cup and he can potentially win the quadruple with Liverpool this season. Vinicius Junior - Real Madrid9. With that in mind, heres The Sporting News' power rankings of the frontrunners. 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. His contributions were critical as Man City held off a fierce Liverpool challenge to win the Premier League title, including the assist to Ilkay Gundogan's title-winning goal against Aston Villa on the final day of the league season. Karim Adeyemi, Borussia Dortmund 10. 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. 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. MORE: When will the 2022 Ballon d'Or be awarded, and how will it be given out? Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time. Benzema is in the form of his life and is also out of international exile. His performance alone should be enough to win it. Still, scoring goals in heaps across Europe's top domestic leagues can also be helpful, with Benzema was also on target when Los Blancos won the Spanish crown on Saturday, and he is expected to be named La Liga Player of the Year at some point soon. In 2022-23: 18 goals, 15 assists. Manuel Neuer - Bayern Munich8. Here is the 2022 Kopa Trophy Rankings: 1. An absolute force of nature, Messi finally ended the long wait for a first World Cup, leading from the front with goals and assists that left fans around the globe in awe. In 2021-22: 49 goals, 31 assists. However, the France attacker is optimistic that he will surpass 50 goals for club and country this season in the coming weeks. 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 Thank you for signing up to Four Four Two. In 2022-23: 13 goals, three assists. Won World Cup. Vinicius Jr. truly announced his arrival on the big stage in the 2021-22 season. Karim benzema will will the balon dor he deserved it, he performed well throughout the season, Tammy Abraham definitely deserves top 20 rankings, Kareem benzema is the best player this season his performance is very special best player in laliga top scorer in both laliga and UCL player of the season in UCL player of the year in France national league and also back to back hattrick in UCL in both games against Chelsea and psg and also scored in second leg against Chelsea the third one is against man city many king of the match, Benzema surely deserve the 2022 BallondOr. In 2021-22: 29 goals, 12 assists. Millie Bright - Chelsea16. The answer is yes, but he will need PSG to raise their game in the Champions League, and perhaps win another World Cup in Qatar, if he is to take the crown in 2023. His return to Barcelona action will be delayed by a suspension after he was sent off in their final game before the break, but that should mean he is fresh for the second half of the campaign. The Bundesliga Player of the Season and a goalscorer in RB Leipzig's DFB-Pokal final triumph, Nkunku had an individual season that could stand up to almost any other player's on the planet. The Ballon dOr remains the most prestigious While Lewandowski pushed Bayern to domestic league success, the club bombed out of both the Champions League and the DFB-Pokal far earlier than expected, with a Champions League defeat to Villarreal in the quarterfinals especially tough to swallow. =25. The sheer impact that Kylian Mbappe has had for France at the 2022 FIFA World Cup is the talk of the town. Robert Lewandowski - Bayern Munich/Barcelona5. The Portugal forward should, therefore, get a handful of Ballon d'Or votes from regular watchers of the Italian top flight. Harry Kane - Tottenham Hotspur22= Bernardo Silva - Manchester City22= Phil Foden - Manchester City22= Trent Alexander-Arnold - Liverpool25= Christopher Nkunku - RB Leipzig25= Joao Cancelo - Manchester City25= Antonio Rudiger - Chelsea/Real Madrid25= Joshua Kimmich - Bayern Munich25= Mike Maignan - AC Milan25= Darwin Nunez - Benfica/Liverpool. The night's other winners included young Barcelona starlet Gavi, who won the Kopa Trophy, and Thibaut Courtois, winner of the Yashin Award for Best Goalkeeper. Yassine Bounou - Sevilla10. Kylian Mbappe - Paris Saint-Germain7. The Premier League Player of the Season, De Bruyne came up clutch time and time again for Man City down the stretch, scoring and creating crucial goals in the final months of the campaign. Likely to be the face of Morocco's historic team from the 2022 World Cup, Hakimi was outstanding in Qatar, defending stoutly while providing attacking thrust from right-back when allowed.