The renowned international magazine “France Football” has revealed the names of the players nominated for the 2023 Ballon d’Or award.
A collage of the four luckiest stars to win the Ballon d'Or award - Source: Goal website
The list includes several stars who excelled during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and the European tournaments.
In fact, there are four names that are the frontrunners to win the award this season, considering the fantastic level they have displayed both with their clubs and national teams. The names are as follows:
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Lionel Messi (Argentina):
It is evident that the Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has a great chance to win the award for the eighth time in his career, following his outstanding performance in the 2022 FIFA World Cup with the Argentine national team, where they won the title for the first time in history. However, Messi did not meet the expected level with Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League, as they were eliminated in the round of 16.
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Erling Haaland (Norway):
The young star Erling Haaland is a strong candidate to win the Ballon d’Or this year, thanks to the record-breaking numbers he achieved in the Premier League and his historic treble with Manchester City.
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Kylian Mbappe (France):
The young French legend Kylian Mbappe has a chance to win the title this year, as he led his national team to the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. However, they were defeated by Argentina in the final. Nevertheless, Mbappe delivered an exceptional performance with the French national team and emerged as the top scorer of the World Cup.
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Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium):
The maestro Kevin De Bruyne is a strong contender for the Ballon d’Or, considering his crucial role in Manchester City’s historic treble this season.
These are the four prominent names that have the best chances of winning the Ballon d’Or award for the year 2023.
