BALLON D'OR 2023 - TOP 10 RANKINGS - ERLING HAALAND vs LIONEL MESSI



10) Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan).




9) Robert Lewandowski (FC Barcelona)





8) Kylian Mbappe (PSG)





7) Victor Osimhen (Napoli)




6) Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid)





5) Rodri (Manchester City)

Rodri is arguably the world’s best-holding midfielder. His performances for Manchester City last season back it up. With a staggering 52 games under his belt, the Spaniard was a rock in the midfield. He consistently delivered top-notch performances for Pep Guardiola’s treble-winning squad.

Let’s not forget about his game-winning goal in the Champions League final. Nor his role in Spain winning the UEFA Nations League in June. Safe to say, Rodri is one of the best players in the world right now.




4) Ilkay Gundogan (FC Barcelona)


If the Ballon d’Or was decided on big-game performance alone, Ilkay Gundogan would probably be a top-two candidate. The midfielder doesn’t have the most prolific record. But when it comes to clutch plays, you could argue he is the elite.

Let’s not forget, Gundogan scored critical braces against Leeds and Everton to send Manchester City on their way to another Premier League title. He then smashed home both goals to seal City’s 2-1 win over Manchester United in the FA Cup, before captaining the club to a first-ever Champions League trophy to.




3) Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)

With a new partner in crime in Erling Haaland last season, Kevin De Bruyne dished out the assists like nobody’s business for Manchester City. His selfless play and deadly playmaking abilities proved critical in the club’s treble success.

The Belgium international reached double figures again with 10 goals and an incredible 31 assists in all competitions. His performances earned him a fifth Premier League title with City, a second FA Cup, and the first Champions League trophy of his career.



2) Erling Haaland (Manchester City)

You have to feel a little for Erling Haaland here – what more could he have done? Norway’s no-show in the World Cup immediately counts against him. However, given his unbelievable role in Manchester City’s treble success, the 22-year-old is a serious Ballon d’Or candidate.

Had Haaland delivered big-game performances in the FA Cup and Champions League finals, he would be No.1 in the rankings. We would’ve had no choice. But the 52-goal striker went cold instead – not that he would care anyway!


1) Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF)

Lionel Messi’s biggest claim for an eighth Ballon d’Or lies in his World Cup performances. In Qatar, he played a starring role as Argentina ended an agonizing 36-year wait for World Cup glory. It handed him the one trophy that had eluded him throughout his entire career.

At club level, Messi enjoyed a much stronger year in his second and final season at PSG. The forward put away 21 goals and 20 assists in 41 games, including a league-best 16 assists in Ligue 1. He won a second French league title. With a move to MLS club Inter Miami now complete, Messi enters the summer ready for a new chapter in his career.


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