Ballon d'Or: the complete ranking, the 2022 edition shifted ?
Ballon d'Or: the complete ranking, the 2022 edition shifted? BALLON D'OR. Lionel Messi won his seventh Ballon d'Or in 2021 and hopes to win the stake for an eighth time in 2022, the year of the World Cup.
In November 2021, Lionel Messi won his seventh Ballon d'Or, the first since playing for Paris-Saint-Germain. This coronation created a big controversy in the world of football, some players believing that the Pulga absolutely did not deserve this consecration. Coming second, Robert Lewandowski was considered the big favorite as in the 2020 edition, canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Asked at a press conference just after his consecration, Lionel Messi himself admitted that the Pole deserved the Ballon d'Or.
When will the 2022 Ballon d'Or be awarded?
Will the 2022 edition of the Ballon d'Or be postponed for a few weeks? Traditionally presented in late November or early December, the trophy could be handed out a few days before the World Cup, the biggest event of the year in football. If for the moment no decision has been made, a Ballon d'Or that will not reward one of the best players in the World Cup could do the trick.
What is the ranking of the Ballon d'Or?
1st: Lionel Messi (Argentina / Barcelona) 613 pts
2nd: Robert Lewandowski (Poland / Bayern Munich) 580 pts
3rd: Jorginho (Italian / Chelsea) 460 pts
4th: Karim Benzema (France / Real Madrid) 239 pts
5th: N'Golo Kanté (France / Chelsea) 186 pts
6th: Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal / Manchester United) 178 pts
7th: Mohamed Salah (Egypt / Liverpool) 121 pts
8th: Kévin De Bruyne (Belgium / Manchester City) 73 pts
9th: Kylian Mbappé (France / Paris-Saint-Germain) 58 pts
10th: Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy / PSG) 36 pts
11th: Erling Haaland (Norway / Borussia Dortmund) 33 pts
12th: Romelu Lukaku (Belgium / Chelsea) 26 pts
13th: Giorgio Chiellini (Italy / Juventus Turin) 26 pts
14th: Leonardo Bonucci (Italy / Juventus Turin) 18 pts
15th: Raheem Sterling (England / Manchester City) 10 pts
16th: Neymar JR (Brazil / Paris-Saint-Germain) 9 pts
17th: Luis Suarez: (Uruguay / Atlético Madrid) 8 pts
18th: Simon Kjaer (Denmark / AC Milan) 8 pts
19th: Mason Mount (England / Chelsea) 7 pts
20th: Riyad Mahrez (Algeria / Manchester City) 7 pts
Tied 21st: Lautaro Martinez (Argentinian / Inter Milan) 6 pts
Tied for 21st: Bruno Fernandes (Portugal / Manchester United) 6 pts
23rd: Harry Kane (England / Tottenham) 4 pts
24th: Pedri (Spanish / FC Barcelona) 3 pts
25th: Phil Foden (England / Manchester City) 2 pts
26th draw: Gerard Moreno (Spain / Villarreal) 1 pt
26th draw: Ruben Dias (Portugal / Manchester City) 1 pt
Tied 26: Nicolo Barrela (Italy / Inter Milan) 1 pt
Tied 29: Luka Modric (Croatia / Real Madrid) 0 pt
Tied 29: César Azpilicueta (Spanish / Chelsea) 0 pt
How is the vote for the Ballon d'Or organized?
The voting rules for the Ballon d'Or are as follows: 180 journalists from 180 different countries are tasked by France Football with issuing a ranking from 1 to 5 and awarding 6 points for the first, 4 points for the second, 3 points for the third. , 2 points for the fourth and 1 point for the fifth. The voting period lasted several weeks, until October 24, 2021. The same jury was invited to vote for the Lev Yachine trophy awarded to the best goalkeeper. For the women's Ballon d'Or, France Football brings together 50 journalists, while for the Kopa trophy, awarded to the best player under 21, 32 former winners of the trophy are invited to speak.
What is the Ballon d'Or prize list?
Discover the recent winners of the Ballon d'Or largely dominated by the Argentinian Lionel Messi, (7 trophies) and the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo (5 trophies):
2021: Lionel Messi (ARG)
2020: canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic
2019: Lionel Messi (ARG)
2018: Luka Modric (CRO)
2017: Cristiano Ronaldo (POR)
2016: Cristiano Ronaldo (POR)
2015: Lionel Messi (ARG)
2014: Cristiano Ronaldo (POR)
2013: Cristiano Ronaldo (POR)
2012: Lionel Messi (ARG)
2011: Lionel Messi (ARG)
2010: Lionel Messi (ARG)
2009: Lionel Messi (ARG)
2008: Cristiano Ronaldo (POR)
2007: Kaka (BRE)
