Who are the 4 French of the Ballon d’Or?

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Who are the 4 French of the Ballon d'Or?

As in the previous edition, four French footballers are among the 30 finalists for the Ballon d’Or 2023.

Which French footballers are applying for the Ballon d’Or 2023? Winner in 2022, Karim Benzema is present but the center forward of Al-Ittihad (Saudi Arabia), since this summer, will have difficulty keeping the trophy despite 31 goals in 43 matches, in all competitions, registered with Real Madrid in 2022-2023.

Injured a few days before the start of the World Cup in Qatar, Karim Benzema was deprived of the course of the Blues completed in the final and this cruel defeat against Argentina after the penalty shootout.

On December 18, 2022, his compatriot Kylian Mbappé had achieved a rare performance in the World Cup final, scoring three goals. The PSG striker, French champion and top scorer in Ligue 1 2022-2023, is unsurprisingly among the 30 nominees for the Ballon d’Or, revealed on Wednesday evening.

Antoine Griezmann (Atlético de Madrid) and Randal Kolo Muani (Eintracht Frankfurt), also in view at the Qatari World Cup, complete the tricolor contingent of the list of 30.

Four French, as in 2022 where Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappé already appeared in addition to Mike Maignan and Christopher Nkunku.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.