Ballon d’Or ranking: Benzema humiliated

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Ballon d'Or ranking: Benzema humiliated

Winner last season, Karim Benzema knows his ranking in the current edition of the Ballon d’Or.

The Ballon d’Or rankings are gradually revealed this Monday, while the ceremony takes place at the Châtelet theater in Paris, where the 2023 opus trophy will be presented. Karim Benzema, winner of the 2022 edition, notably discovered its ranking for the current edition. And it’s not glorious…

The Al-Ittihad striker (who played last season at Real Madrid), thus ranks sixteenth in this 2023 Golden Ball.

As a reminder, while he is the title holder and is also one of the nominees, the former French international chose not to attend the ceremony.

The 35-year-old striker retired from international football after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Nicolas Gerbault

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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.