While Lionel Messi announces himself as the overwhelming favorite in the race for the 2023 Ballon d’Or, the French have favored Kylian Mbappé.
We are almost there. This Monday, October 30, at the Théâtre du Châtelet (Paris), the winner of the greatest individual football trophy will be revealed. In the meantime, it speaks a lot For many observers, Lionel Messi should, barring any surprises, succeed Karim Benzema and thus win his eighth Ballon d’Or of his career. Except that…
Mbappé behind Haaland and Messi?
In reality, the 2018 world champion has little chance of winning his first Ballon d’Or this year, despite his magnificent World Cup in Qatar, where he finished top scorer, notably scoring a historic hat-trick in the final against Argentina . Mancunian Erling Haaland could create a surprise, he who achieved a historic treble with Manchester City – Cup, championship and Champions League – finishing last season as top scorer in the continental Top 5.
Furthermore, voters in the survey carried out by Odoxa place Lionel Messi fourth in the football pantheon (13%), behind Cristiano Ronaldo (14%), Zinedine Zidane (22%) and finally Pelé (28%).
Mbappé behind Haaland and Messi?
In reality, the 2018 world champion has little chance of winning his first Ballon d’Or this year, despite his magnificent World Cup in Qatar, where he finished top scorer, notably scoring a historic hat-trick in the final against Argentina . Mancunian Erling Haaland could create a surprise, he who achieved a historic treble with Manchester City – Cup, championship and Champions League – finishing last season as top scorer in the continental Top 5.
Furthermore, voters in the survey carried out by Odoxa place Lionel Messi fourth in the football pantheon (13%), behind Cristiano Ronaldo (14%), Zinedine Zidane (22%) and finally Pelé (28%).
