Despite Brazil being tipped to be the favorites to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Neymar Jr.'s journey in Qatar has ended in heartbreak. Sadio Mane (Bayern Munich and Senegal), 1. claiming the Young Player of the Tournament in the process. 3. He supports Blackburn Rovers and holds a season ticket with south London non-league side Dulwich Hamlet. Still, scoring goals in heaps across Europe's top domestic leagues can also be helpful, with Alisson Becker - Liverpool3. The 22-year-old has to be a top contender to win the Ballon d'Or this year. Lucy Bronze - Manchester City11. Won Premier League. Mbappe was back in the scoring column for PSG on Friday, scoring twice in a 2-2 tie with Strasbourg. Lena Oberdorf - Wolfsburg5. Riyad Mahrez - Manchester City13. Why Arsenal walked away. Won Champions League, La Liga & Supercopa de Espana. Phil Foden (Manchester City and England), =22. 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. 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. Karim Benzema was named the winner of the 66th Ballon d'Or, following an immense season leading the line for Real Madrid. His saves from Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane were stunning, and after making key interventions throughout Madrid's run to the trophy, there are few players who deserved to lift the European Cup more than the Belgium No.1. In 2021-22: Four goals, two assists, 32 clean sheets. In 2022-23: 24 goals, 18 assists. Haaland finished 11th in the Ballon d'Or rankings in 2021, with the 22-year-old recording 33 votes. 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. Man United play Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Wednesday and we'll bring you updates from the match in our live blog. The Egyptian King has also won the Carabao Cup and he can potentially win the quadruple with Liverpool this season. Haaland's injury issues and lack of knockout European football looked set to play against him when it came to Ballon d'Or voting, but after his hot start to the current campaign, he could be the biggest beneficiary of 'the recency bias bump'. Ada Robert Lewandowski has 55 goals and 10 assists for Bayern Munich this season. It's a massive boost for the French giants and makes Mbappe one of the highest paid players in the world, rightly so. 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. He scored an incredible 39 goals and assisted 26 more in 46 appearances this season, gargantuan numbers any way you slice it. 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 scored 34 goals alone in league play across 35 matches, helping Bayern to yet another Bundesliga title. Haaland has already broken several records with his spectacular performances this season, becoming the first player to score 20 Premier League goals before the turn of the year. So, lets take a look at the top 10 favourites to win the Ballon dOr this year. The French forward will once again be a top contender in the race for the Ballon d'Or. Thank you for signing up to Four Four Two. 2. Alex Morgan - San Diego Wave14. He also led them to World Cup qualification. Cristiano Ronaldo - Manchester United21. Haaland has scored 23 goals and provided three assists in 18 appearances across all competitions for Pep Guardiola's side so far this term. Your login session has expired. Benzema. 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. In 2021-22: 13 goals, 13 assists. The Ballon dOr is the most esteemed individual award in football. Former Manchester United star highlights 'very important' asset that will make Antony a success. The forward improved on his position the following year and finished in 10th place in 2022 - although many felt that he should have been higher. Will Karim Benzema, nevertheless, be crowned Ballon dOr winner in 2022? 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. 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. 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. Now that he has been able to relax and recuperate during the World Cup break, he is expected to return to the fray hungrier than ever before. [6], The nominees for the award were announced on 12 August 2022. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Benzema was the runaway Ballon d'Or favourite, after spearheading Real Madrid's successful Champions League campaign. 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 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. 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. Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid and Germany), =25. 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. 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. When Mbappe turns 24 on Tuesday, he won't do as a two-time World Cup winner, but he will do confident that he will break almost every record going at the tournament going forward. 10. Aitana Bonmati - Barcelona6. The 23-year-old has scored five goals and provided two assists in six appearances at the World Cup so far. 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. Vinicius magnificent solo strike at the Etihad Stadium, flying down the left-hand side before coolly slotting past Ederson, was the pinnacle of his breakout season, which got even better on Saturday as Madrid sealed the Liga championship with a win against Espanyol. In 2022-23: Three goals, four assists, 15 clean sheets. Subscribe to the Worlds #1 football magazine, 20. 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. So in 12 years I hope to be even better than I am now.". 7. 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. Complete Ballon dOr 2022 winners list, Ballon dOr 2022 rankings, and Ballon dOr 2022 final results can be accessed below. However, Trent Alexander-Arnold still has had an amazing season so far. [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. Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City and Belgium), 2. Please logout and login again. Haaland added: "Look at Benzema, he is 35 now and I think even better. Surely Liverpool can't be as bad in 2023? 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. Mbappe is one of the favorites to win both the Golden Ball and the Golden Boot in the tournament. 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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. The Brazilian winger also struck up a wonderful partnership with Karim Benzema and the duo helped Real Madrid dominate La Liga. 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. 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. His individual brilliance propelled Real Madrid to the La Liga and Champions League titles last term. At 34 years old, Karim Benzema is having a renaissance campaign. 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. Won Bundesliga & DFL-Supercup. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Won FA Cup & Carabao Cup. De Bruyne is the 4th nominee in the Ballon dOr winner 2022 rankings. The annual award is presented by French news magazine France Football to the best performing footballer in a calendar year. 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. WebMessi won Ballon d'or then people's reaction Luis Suarez presents the Ballon d'Or to Leo Messi #ballondor Kylian Mbapp says he's the best in the world! The winner is chosen by a combination of votes from media representatives, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are tied for most goals at this World Cup, Lionel Messi even has Brazil legends coming out to support him. 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. Bruno Fernandes fired Man United ahead against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Wednesday night. Vini Jr has 18 goals and 18 assists this season and has won the La Liga, as negotiations with Bayern Munich over a new contract continue to be difficult, Mo Salah was also crowned winner of FWA Player of the season, when his Panenka penalty beat all odds at the Etihad Stadium, Karim Benzema has scored 45 goals and provided 13 assists. The Ballon dOr remains the most prestigious Alexia Putellas is the favorite for this award after defending her Ballon dOr award and leading Barcelona to the league title, Copa de la Reina trophy, and 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 |. 'Finally arrived!' Thibaut Courtois - Real Madrid2. In 2021-22: 23 goals, 10 assists. The 2018 Ballon dOr winner is ranked 7th on the list. Mike Maignan - AC Milan6. We have now compiled a list of Ballon dOr 2022 rankings and top 10 contenders to win the prestigious award. The Frenchman won the Ballon d'Or for the first time in his career last year. In 52 appearances across all competitions in the 2021-22 season, Vinicius scored 22 goals and provided 20 assists. As a result, Antoine Griezmann's contributions are going relatively unnoticed. Joao Cancelo (Manchester City and Portugal), =25. 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. 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. Barcelona Gavi was announced as the Kopa Trophy 2022 winner, the award given to the best young player, selected by past Ballon d'Or winners. Conor Pope is the Online Editor of FourFourTwo, overseeing all digital content, and joined the team in February 2019. Be the first one to comment on this story. WebBallon d'Or 2022 Power Rankings: Who will join Benzema on the podium? WebIn 2022-23: Eight clean sheets. The nominees for the award were announced on 12 August 2022. Players removed: Karim Benzema, Rafael Leao & Phil Foden.). Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). 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. 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. The club scored just one goal across two legs, with Lewandowski bagging the opener in the second leg. Thibaut Courtis (Real Madrid and Belgium), 4. Until he struggled in the final, Griezmann was one of the World Cup's best and most consistent performers, with many backing him to challenge for the Golden Ball before France's loss to Argentina. It's a massive blow for Erik ten Hag and Man United. 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. Pep Guardiola makes defiant Man City vow after taking blame for form, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insisted that he and the players were still fighting to win every competition they are in, Pep Guardiola admits Man City are in top four battle to make title race point. Karim Benzema is the odds-on favorite to win the Ballon d'Or this year. In 2021-22: 21 goals, 18 assists. With that first global tournament out of the way, he can now focus on elevating himself to become the main man at Real Madrid over the second half of the season. The 30-year-old was recently named the CAF Player of the Year as well. FourFourTwo is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Ballon d'Or 2022 Final Rankings 1 - Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) 2 - Sadio Mane (Liverpool/Bayern Munich) 3 - Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) 4 - Robert I love it. Sadio Mane - Liverpool, Bayern Munich/Senegal Sadio Mane's Ballon d'Or case is equally strong as the other top contenders. WebBallon d'Or 2022 Rankings Can you name the Best Football Players in the world 2022 ranked according to France Football? However, the France attacker is optimistic that he will surpass 50 goals for club and country this season in the coming weeks. 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. 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His staggering performances include hat-tricks against PSG and Chelsea in the Round of 16 and quarter-finals respectively, prior to bagging a brace against Manchester City in the semi-finals. The Frenchman has pushed Real Madrid not only to a La Liga title, but to the brink of a league & European double. Sadio Mane has scored 26 goals, provided 5 assists, and has won the Carabao Cup and African Cup of Nations so far in the 2021-22 season. Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool and England), 20. Switch to the light mode that's kinder on your eyes at day time. 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. Won Johan Cruyff Shield. Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City was 3rd, Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski 4th, and Liverpool'sMohamed Salah5th. All rights reserved. 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. 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. 5. In 2021-22: 22 goals, 19 assists. Robert Lewandowski is among the top 10 contenders to win the Ballon dOr 2022. 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. However, the Norwegian ace was quick to insist that his main focus was winning trophies and performing well for his teammates. Casemiro to miss Manchester Uniteds Premier League clash with Arsenal. 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. Patrick Vieira delivers his verdict on Manchester United's Premier League title chances. I think, he was better than his contenders. 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. The 21-year-old was superb for Argentina as they claimed the title in Qatar, carrying over the form that he has shown during his first few months at Benfica. The race for the Ballon d'Or is heating up and it will get even more intense once the ball starts rolling in the 2022-23 season. Karim Adeyemi - RB Salzburg/Borussia Dortmund10. Required fields are marked *, document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()). 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. Questions may remain over his defensive capabilities, but going forward, there is no more dangerous full-back than Alexander-Arnold. Vinicius was in phenomenal form for Real Madrid last term. Xavi was the second Barcelona player in the top three, Dom is the senior content producer for Sporting News UK. In 2021-22: 23 clean sheets. 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 six appearances in the tournament so far, the 35-year-old has scored five goals and provided three assists. 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. 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. The Ballon dOr trophy is up for grabs this year with many big names like Kevin De Bruyne, Karim Benzema and Mohamed Salah competing. His performance against Manchester United at Anfield was arguably the finest by a midfielder in the Premier League last term. Nuno Mendes, PSG 6. The nominees for the award were announced on 12 August 2022. 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. Vinicius Junior - Real Madrid9. 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. Go Orange. 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. Man United drew with Crystal Palace in the Premier League at Selhurst Park and here are how the players rated. But he was back to his best following the turn of the year. 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. Bernardo Silva (Manchester City and Portugal), =22. Won FA Cup & Carabao Cup. Manchester United player ratings as Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Raphael Varane good vs Crystal Palace. [7], The nominees for the award were announced on 12 August 2022. 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He moved on from the days when he was a mercurial talent who blew hot and cold and doubled down on his strengths to burgeon into one of the best forwards in Europe. Manchester Citys youngster Phil Foden has scored 13 goals this season and has provided 15 assists over the course of the 2021/22 season. 20 Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City). updated May 29, 2022, 2:30 am 1.3k Views The Ballon d'Or is, without a doubt, the most prestigious individual prize in football. By Molly Burke. Kyle Bonn is a soccer content producer for The Sporting News. Your login session has expired. Virgil van Dijk - Liverpool17= Dusan Vlahovic - Fiorentina/Juventus17= Luis Diaz - Porto/Liverpool17= Casemiro - Real Madrid/Manchester United20. In 2021-22: 57 goals, 12 assists. Vinicius Junior is a strong contender for the Ballon dOr winner 2022. Won Community Shield. Haaland joined City this summer and has had a massive impact at his new club. In 2021-22: 14 goals, 15 assists. Alexia Putellas was once again awarded the Ballon d'Or Feminin following yet another wonderful season at Barcelona. Aitana Bonmati . Spain star Putellas becamethe first player to win the Ballon d'Or Feminin in successive years when she claimed the 2022 award. 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. Robert Lewandowski picked up the Muller Trophy, for being the best striker, while Manchester City were named team of the year. Without further ado, let's take a look at the top five contenders for the Ballon d'Or this year. Won Premier League. Get the latest City team news, transfer stories, match updates and analysis delivered straight to your inbox - FREE. The Football Lovers is following the battle for mens footballs most coveted individual accolade, which Lionel Messi won for the seventh time in 2021. 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. The date and time are not yet confirmed, we will keep this page updated as new information is released. With that in mind, it would not be a shock to see Haaland pushing for a top-10 finish. De Bruyne is the 4th nominee in the Ballon dOr winner 2022 rankings. Luka Modric is a strong contender to win the Ballon dOr 2022. Thibaut Courtois - Real Madrid8. Ederson - Manchester City4. Last season, the 18-year 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. If he can maintain these levels for another seven months, then he will spearhead Frances charge for back-to-back World Cups. Modric put in a number of virtuoso performances over the course of the campaign, with the Croatian star showing no signs of slowing down at the age of 36. Man City ace Erling Haaland finished 10th in the 2022 Ballon d'Or rankings, but he is expected to improve on that this year. Jan Oblak - Atletico Madrid9. Erling Haaland - Man City/Borussia Dortmund11. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. In 2021-22: 29 goals, 12 assists. 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. 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. When will the 2022 Ballon d'Or be awarded, and how will it be given out? 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. Ryan Gravenberch, Bayern Munich 8. Or grab yourself some me-time and treat yourself! 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. A winger with the potential to become one of the best midfielders of his generation, the sky is truly the limit for Foden now. In 2021-22: 14 goals, 14 assists. 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. The King Of Clutch pic.twitter.com/n91rDz3m1s. Karim Benzema won the Ballon d'Or in 2022. 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? 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. He guided Senegal to a triumphant run at the 2021 AFCON and was named the 'Player of the Tournament'. The top 30 players in the 2022 Ballon d'Or have been revealed as Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema scooped the award. Van Dijk returned to the Liverpool line up after missing almost the entire previous campaign and was back to his imperious best almost instantly. 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