“Inevitably, Lionel Messi, with his 15 appearances in a row since 2006, his seven Ballon d'Or victories, his title holder status, weighs very heavily when it comes to the final choice,” FranceLionel Messi won the 2023 Ballon D'Or, although Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland ran him close. Lionel Messi is the favourite to win the 2023 Ballon D'Or, although Manchester City
The Ballon d'Or trophy has been lifted by some of football's greatest ever players. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo might have dominated the last 13 years with their unerring duopoly, but they
Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski has won the inaugural Striker of the Year award at the 2021 Ballon d’Or ceremony, where he finished as runner-up to Lionel Messi in the main vote for 20. 34. 5. Tottenham. 17. 12. 33. As Lionel Messi is crowned Ballon d’Or winner for a record eighth time, Planet Sport takes a look at the top 10 players who have never won the top award.