Robert Lewandowski picked up his second successive European Golden Shoe in the 2021-22 season, scoring 35 goals for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga. Erling Haaland - Man City/Borussia Dortmund11. 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. Van Dijk returned to the Liverpool line up after missing almost the entire previous campaign and was back to his imperious best almost instantly. Casemiro (Manchester United and Brazil), 16. Trinity Rodman - Washington Spirit19. The 23-year-old has scored five goals and provided two assists in six appearances at the World Cup so far. 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. Karim Benzema is the odds-on favorite to win the Ballon d'Or this year. 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. Millie Bright - Chelsea16. 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. Kylian Mbappe's stats from the 2021-22 season should be enough to earn him a place on the Ballon d'Or podium. Cristiano Ronaldo, nominated for an 18th season in a row, placed 20th in the 2022 vote, just ahead of England trio Harry Kane, Phil Foden and Trent Alexander-Arnold. With the 2022 Ballon dOr being awarded in the fall for the first time, meaning it will encompass a true European league season rather than a calendar year, it's time to summarize who has the best chance at hoisting the coveted prize. Karim Adeyemi - RB Salzburg/Borussia Dortmund10. Won Champions League, La Liga & Supercopa de Espana. The annual award is presented by French news magazine France Football to the best performing footballer in a calendar year. 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. Benzema was the runaway Ballon d'Or favourite, after spearheading Real Madrid's successful Champions League campaign. [8], The award was previously known as the Striker of the Year. Why Arsenal walked away. He has been exceptional this season and his performance against Manchester City helped Real Madrid go to the final. FourFourTwo is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. 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. Vini Jr has 18 goals and 18 assists this season and has won the La Liga and Supercopa de Espana with Real Madrid. Lewandowskis future is certain to be one of the summers most talked-about topics, as negotiations with Bayern Munich over a new contract continue to be difficult for both parties. Won Ligue 1 & UEFA Nations League. The young Frenchman made headlines when he rejected a much-anticipated move to Real Madrid to stay with PSG. Karim Adeyemi, Borussia Dortmund 10. His match-winning strikes against Manchester City and Tottenham were vintage Salah, and though he wasn't at the World Cup, he could still have his say in the Ballon d'Or race. In 21 appearances across all competitions for the Rojiblancos, Griezmann has scored six goals and provided five assists. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich and Germany), =22. Georgia's failure to qualify for the World Cup was obviously a serious blow to his Ballon d'Or hopes, but at least he now has had a few more weeks off to get himself back in peak physical condition for the second half of the season. Add that to Liverpool's heartbreaking miss in the Premier League title race, and it's been a tough year of almosts for Salah. 4. All rights reserved. Won World Cup. At the 2022 Ballon dOr event, Barcelona midfielder Gavi was named the best young player of the year. Bruno Fernandes fired Man United ahead against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Wednesday night. The Ballon dOr is the most esteemed individual award in football. 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? France Football will release the 30-man shortlist on August 12. Won Johan Cruyff Shield. 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. ALSO READ: Pep Guardiola could have simple Phil Foden solution to Man City struggles. Marie-Antoinette Katoto - Paris Saint-Germain18. Won Premier League. Won World Cup. So in 12 years I hope to be even better than I am now.". Alisson Becker - Liverpool3. 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. 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. Though he Nuno Mendes - Paris Saint-Germain6= Josko Gvardiol - RB Leipzig6= Ryan Gravenberch - Bayern Munich8. 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! Haaland added: "Look at Benzema, he is 35 now and I think even better. The 22-year-old has to be a top contender to win the Ballon d'Or this year. He was, however, rewarded with a new contract over the summer and should earn a handful of votes. 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. The 2022 Ballon d'Or winner will be named on October 17 this year, two months earlier than the usual date. Kevin de Bruyne has scored 16 goals and provided 16 assists so far in the 2021-22 season. Be the first one to comment on this story. In 2022-23: 13 goals, three assists. 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. 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. 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. Questions may remain over his defensive capabilities, but going forward, there is no more dangerous full-back than Alexander-Arnold. 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. Will Karim Benzema, nevertheless, be crowned Ballon dOr winner in 2022? However, the France attacker is optimistic that he will surpass 50 goals for club and country this season in the coming weeks. Florian Wirtz - Bayer Leverkusen. Virgil van Dijk - Liverpool17= Dusan Vlahovic - Fiorentina/Juventus17= Luis Diaz - Porto/Liverpool17= Casemiro - Real Madrid/Manchester United20. I love it. Sam Kerr - . However, with just the Bundesliga title in his trophy cabinet this year, Lewandowski might once again stop short of winning the Ballon d'Or. He did a pretty good job in the tournament, scoring two goals and providing one assist in three appearances. Still, scoring goals in heaps across Europe's top domestic leagues can also be helpful, with Man City ace Erling Haaland finished 10th in the 2022 Ballon d'Or rankings, but he is expected to improve on that this year. Let us know in the comments down below! Here is the 2022 Kopa Trophy Rankings: 1. Real Madrid's Karim Benzema was voted Ballon d'Or for 2022 at the awards ceremony in Paris on Monday evening. Aitana Bonmati - Barcelona6. Crystal Palace chief Patrick Vieira has been looking ahead to his side's clash with Man United at Selhurst Park on Wednesday night. Kylian Mbappe is a strong contender in the Balon dor 2022 rankings. Kyle Bonn is a soccer content producer for The Sporting News. 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 also played a crucial role for Liverpool in their FA Cup and League Cup triumphs. 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. 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. Bukayo Saka, ARSENAL 9. Complete Ballon dOr 2022 winners list, Ballon dOr 2022 rankings, and Ballon dOr 2022 final results can be accessed below. In 2022-23: 17 goals, 18 assists. Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid and Germany), =25. 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. Gavi, Barcelona 2. Required fields are marked *, document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()). Thank you for signing up to Four Four Two. 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. On the field, the Poland striker scored against Mainz on Saturday, but the newly-crowned German champions were defeated in a shock setback. Joko Gvardiol, RB Leipzig 7. Mbappe was back in the scoring column for PSG on Friday, scoring twice in a 2-2 tie with Strasbourg. However, Trent Alexander-Arnold still has had an amazing season so far. Please refresh the page and try again. The Ballon dOr trophy is up for grabs this year with many big names like Kevin De Bruyne, Karim Benzema and Mohamed Salah competing. Neymar's World Cup dream is over, with the Brazilian superstar hinting that he will not carry on with the national team through to 2026 after their quarter-final defeat to Croatia. Alexia Putellas - . Thibaut Courtois - Real Madrid2. [6], The nominees for the award were announced on 12 August 2022. At 34 years old, Karim Benzema is having a renaissance campaign. The Frenchman was in blistering form for Los Blancos in the knockout stages of the Champions League last term. Ryan Gravenberch, Bayern Munich 8. The Portugal forward should, therefore, get a handful of Ballon d'Or votes from regular watchers of the Italian top flight. He also led them to World Cup qualification. The Frenchman won the award for the first time, having scored 44 goals in 46 games across all competitions, and assisting 15 times. The Ballon dOr remains the most prestigious individual award in international football, despite the controversy and criticism it creates, and the race to win the honor in 2022 is well and firmly underway. He kicked into his groove and has been in sensational form for both club and country in 2022. The Brazilian forward has scored 15 goals and provided 12 assists in 20 appearances in all competitions for the Ligue 1 outfit so far this campaign. Kevin Trapp - Eintracht Frankfurt7. As a result, Antoine Griezmann's contributions are going relatively unnoticed. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. The Tottenham star is still on track to have a superb individual season, but that moment will haunt him for a decent amount of time going forward. 4 -Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich/Barcelona), 13 -Sebastien Haller (Ajax/Borussia Dortmund), 20 - Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), 25= Antonio Rudiger (Chelsea/Real Madrid), Follow Us On: Twitter | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Spotify | TikTok |. 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. claiming the Young Player of the Tournament in the process. Though he has no European football to catch the eye in during the second half of the season, if he can carry this performance level back to Atletico Madrid, a place among the Ballon d'Or nominees should be his. Won UEFA Super Cup. The Ballon d'Or is the most prestigious individual prize in football. The Football Lovers is following the battle for mens footballs most coveted individual accolade, which Lionel Messi won for the seventh time in 2021. 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. Won FA Cup & Carabao Cup. 6. 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. Fridolina Rolfo - Barcelona20. Vinicius showed flashes of his outstanding ability at his first World Cup, but he was one of a number who couldn't produce consistently enough for Brazil to make it further than the quarter-finals. Karim Benzema is the odds-on favorite to win the 2022 Ballon d'Or. 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. What is the shortlist for the 2022 Ballon dOr? There was a problem. No stat sums up the winger's impact better than the fact that he currently leads Serie A for the most combined goals and assists, despite missing Napoli's final three matches before the break through injury. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The Ballon dOr remains the most prestigious Jamal Musiala, Bayern Munich 4. In 2021-22: 22 goals, 19 assists. 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. Go Orange. 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. 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. 7. Xavi was the second Barcelona player in the top three, Though he was forced to share the Golden Boot with Mohamed Salah, Son's achievement in finishing as the Premier League's joint-top scorer without netting a penalty should not be underestimated. Won Premier League. 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. Sebastien Haller (Borussia Dortmund and Ivory Coast), 12. MORE:How Karim Benzema escaped Cristiano Ronaldo's Real Madrid shadow in Ballon d'Or chase. 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. He also played a key role in helping Poland secure World Cup qualification. Playing for a mid-table Premier League team means Martinez is unlikely to be the first name that comes to mind when Ballon 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. He joined Bayern Munich from Liverpool earlier this summer on a deal worth 32 million. Benzema. 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The voting rules for the Ballon dOr were changed by France football this year, which means that the award will be judged on performances throughout a single season rather than a calendar year. In 2021-22: 14 goals, 15 assists. 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. Get the latest City team news, transfer stories, match updates and analysis delivered straight to your inbox - FREE. 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. 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 When will the 2022 Ballon d'Or be awarded, and how will it be given out? Former Manchester United star highlights 'very important' asset that will make Antony a success. It hasn't been long since he picked up the award, but the race for the 2023 Ballon d'Or is already heating up. [1] For the first time in the history of the award, it was given based on the results of the season instead of the calendar year. An African player has not won the Ballon d'Or since George Weah in 1995, and though that wait is likely to go on, Mane could have done little more to state his case. 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. In 2021-22: 57 goals, 12 assists. 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. In 2021-22: Two goals, 22 assists, 24 clean sheets. Vinicius was a vital cog in the side that also won the La Liga title last term. The 2021-22 Champions League is reaching a triumphant and dramatic conclusion, meaning the club season is almost at a close. The Frenchman won the Ballon d'Or for the first time in his career last year. Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool and England), 20. Griezmann has provided three assists in six appearances in the tournament so far. Won Trophee des Champions. Little-known to casual fans outside of Argentina and Portugal before the World Cup, Fernandez was one of the breakout stars of the World Cup, claiming the Young Player of the Tournament in the process. 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. 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. by The Egyptian King has also won the Carabao Cup and he can potentially win the quadruple with Liverpool this season. The Frenchman finds a way to affect almost every single game he plays and is prolific with his goal contributions. In 2022-23: Six goals, three assists. 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. The 22-year-old is arguably the best striker in the world right now and he has been scoring goals for fun. 1. Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City was 3rd, Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski 4th, and Liverpool'sMohamed Salah5th. Vinicius was in phenomenal form for Real Madrid last term. Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United and Portugal), =17. Ballon d'Or 2022 LIVE: Rankings reveal underway. He scored the only goal of the Champions League final for Real Madrid against Liverpool and played a crucial role in making Los Blancos the champions of Europe. Won Champions League, La Liga, UEFA Nations League & Supercopa de Espana. 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 20 appearances across all competitions for the Parisians so far in the 2022-23 season, Mbappe has scored 19 goals and provided five assists. The Ballon dOr 2022 ceremony will be held in October 2022. Vinicius Jr. truly announced his arrival on the big stage in the 2021-22 season. 3. 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. Karim Benzama is ranked number one in the 2022 Ballon dOr rankings. 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. Haaland finished 11th in the Ballon d'Or rankings in 2021, with the 22-year-old recording 33 votes. Spain star Putellas becamethe first player to win the Ballon d'Or Feminin in successive years when she claimed the 2022 award. Conor Pope is the Online Editor of FourFourTwo, overseeing all digital content, and joined the team in February 2019. Keep tabs on all of the latest news, views and Man United transfer rumours with our dedicated blog updates. 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. Won FA Cup & Carabao Cup. Man Utd could only draw with Crystal Palace in their Premier League fixture on Wednesday evening at Selhurst Park. Ballon d'Or Feminin 2022 - Rankings 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. Who Has Won The Most Man of the Match Awards In The Top 5 European Leagues Since 2009/10? The nominees for the award were announced on 12 August 2022. Still, Mbappe proved he is the team's most electric player, even given the presence of Lionel Messi and Neymar. The Man United winger hit the ground running when he first arrived but has struggled at times in recent months. In 2021-22: 33 goals, 19 assists. 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. 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. Ballon dOr 2022 top 30 final ranking full list France Footballs award for the best mens player during the 2021/22 season, the Ballon dOr, was presented to Real Madrids French striker Karim Benzema yesterday 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. 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. 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