The anticipation for world football's most coveted individual accolade, the Ballon d'Or, is building as the shortlist of nominees for the 2023 Golden Ball has been unveiled. The award, which every footballer aspires to win, is set to be presented in a ceremony in Paris on October 30.
The list of nominees includes renowned football talents who have left their mark not only at the club level but also on the grand stage of the 2022 World Cup. This year, the question looms: who will claim this prestigious prize? Will Lionel Messi secure an eighth Ballon d'Or after leading Argentina to victory in Qatar? Or will Erling Haaland's remarkable achievements with treble-winners Manchester City prove decisive? Can Kylian Mbappe or Vinicius Jr. make a compelling case for themselves?
The football world must wait until the grand event on October 30 in Paris to discover the winner. For now, the spotlight is on the players who have earned a spot on the shortlist, including notable names like Josko Gvardiol of Manchester City and Andre Onana of Manchester United. The footballing community eagerly anticipates the crowning of the world's finest player.
Nominees List
The list of nominees includes renowned football talents who have left their mark not only at the club level but also on the grand stage of the 2022 World Cup. This year, the question looms: who will claim this prestigious prize? Will Lionel Messi secure an eighth Ballon d'Or after leading Argentina to victory in Qatar? Or will Erling Haaland's remarkable achievements with treble-winners Manchester City prove decisive? Can Kylian Mbappe or Vinicius Jr. make a compelling case for themselves?
The football world must wait until the grand event on October 30 in Paris to discover the winner. For now, the spotlight is on the players who have earned a spot on the shortlist, including notable names like Josko Gvardiol of Manchester City and Andre Onana of Manchester United. The footballing community eagerly anticipates the crowning of the world's finest player.
Nominees List