Lionel Messi was voted best player. © ANSA / MOHAMMED BADRA
World champion Lionel Messi has been awarded the prestigious Ballon d’Or for the eighth time. The 36-year-old Argentine received the honor for last season on Monday in Paris.
30. October 2023
From: dpa
Messi won the World Cup for the first time with the Argentine national team at the end of last year. In Qatar, the South Americans triumphed in a thrilling final against France. After his time at Paris Saint-Germain, the superstar moved to Inter Miami in the USA in the summer.
The Ballon d’Or is not a replacement for the world footballer’s election. This election will continue to be organized by the world association FIFA. From 2010 to 2015, the world footballer was awarded the Golden Ball through a cooperation between FIFA and “France Football”.
Bonmati best player
Norway’s top striker Haaland from the English treble winners from Manchester was rewarded with the Gerd Müller Trophy for the best goalscorer for the first time thanks to 56 goals. The English international Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid prevailed in the U21 youth election. The best goalkeeper was Argentine Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa.
Erling Haaland was also honored. © ANSA / MOHAMMED BADRA
In the women’s category, Spanish world champion Aitana Bonmatí received the Golden Ball as expected, succeeding her compatriot Alexia Putellas. The 25-year-old won the World Cup title with the Spaniards in Australia and the Champions League with FC Barcelona.
The winners list
2008 Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
2009 Lionel Messi (Argentina)
2010 Lionel Messi (Argentina)
2011 Lionel Messi (Argentina)
2012 Lionel Messi (Argentina)
2013 Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
2014 Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
2015 Lionel Messi (Argentina)
2016 Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
2017 Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
2018 Luka Modric (Croatia)
2019 Lionel Messi (Argentina)
No award in 2020
2021 Lionel Messi (Argentina)
2022 Karim Benzema (France)
2023 Lionel Messi (Argentina)
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