However, he looks set to win big on the biggest stage once again after narrowly missing out on the Ballon dOr in 2020 to Lionel Messi. Cristiano Ronaldo won this honor with 43.16% votes. ", A third opined: "Shevchenko was a monster one of the greatest 9's ever seen. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)9. The Ballon d'Or ceremony starts at 20:30 CET/19:30 GMT and we will have a few surprises in Paris, as we will have two new awards. You can also stay up to date with what is happening in our live blog on MARCA English. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski and wife Anna, Danish international Simon Kjaer and his wife Elina Gollert arrive for the 2021 Ballon d'Or, Former Ballon d'Or winner Fabio Cannavaro arrives for the 2021 ceremony. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Who will be crowned the world's best footballer? Neymar (PSG)17. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Sign up for newsletter today. Neymar fumes at Ballon d'Or rankings and claims Vinicius Jr Neymar has hit out at the 2022 Ballon d'Or rankings as he claims Vinicius Junior should have been ranked higher. 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. Ballon dOr 2023 Power Rankings Top Contenders. What would boost Erling Haalands chances of winning the 2023 Ballon dOr award depends on Manchester City winning the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League (The Treble). The Brazilian youngster is a joy to watch, especially his skills, pace, and positioning. Lionel Messi (PSG)2. The Brazilian played a significant role in PSGs quest to advance to the knockout stages, even though it did not result in the manner they expected. Ibiye loves football! Bruna Biancardi, Neymar's girlfriend: All you need to know about the Brazilian model, Arteta adamant Arsenal still in Premier League title race, "He Needs to Improve a Lot": Cremonese Manager on Ghana Striker Afena Gyan, Former Chelsea Star Offered His Ferrari to Jose Mourinho to Get a New Contract, Manchester United Coach Benni McCarthy Fires Shots at AmaZulu and Cape Town City, Super Eagles Star Scores Incredible Goal As Fight To Escape Relegation Continues for His EPL Club, Heartbreak As Super Eagles Set To Lose Chelseas Nigeria Eligible Midfielder, Napoli to shake off title blow with one more point to go, Lampard Mocks Klopp After He Injured Himself While Celebrating Winner vs Spurs, Fan Goes Viral for Suggesting Arsenal Should Be Champions for Leading Table 93% of The Season. Apart from that, Napolis form in the Champions League was largely due to the wingers contributions, who shows no sign of slowing down when he is with the ball.