Heres how it works. Haaland has scored 23 goals and provided three assists in 18 appearances across all competitions for Pep Guardiola's side so far this term. He plays football regularly, both on grass and artificial surfaces, and has a large, discerning and ever-growing collection of football shirts from around the world. The award is presented by French news magazine France Football to the best performing footballer in a single season. ALSO READ: Pep Guardiola could have simple Phil Foden solution to Man City struggles. Cristiano Ronaldo - Manchester United21. Bukayo Saka, ARSENAL 9. The Ballon dOr 2022 ceremony will be held in October 2022. The Frenchman was in blistering form for Los Blancos in the knockout stages of the Champions League last term. Without further ado, let's take a look at the top five contenders for the Ballon d'Or this year. A deserving winner of the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player, is there anything anyone else can do to stop Messi from claiming Ballon d'Or number eight? Kyle Bonn is a soccer content producer for The Sporting News. Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid and Germany), =25. Ada In 2021-22: 29 goals, 12 assists. Who Has Won The Most Man of the Match Awards In The Top 5 European Leagues Since 2009/10? Son Heung-min - Tottenham Hotspur12. In 2022-23: 16 goals, five assists. An absolute force of nature, Messi finally ended the long wait for a first World Cup, leading from the front with goals and assists that left fans around the globe in awe. An African player has not won the Ballon d'Or since George Weah in 1995, and though that wait is likely to go on, Mane could have done little more to state his case. Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has admitted that wants to win the Ballon d'Or in his career, but insisted that he was focused on winning trophies with his team. He kicked into his groove and has been in sensational form for both club and country in 2022. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. In 2021-22: 48 goals, 15 assists. Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid and Brazil), 7. The 34-year-old was the red-hot favourite for the award, and saw off competition from Sadio Mane, Kevin De Bruyne, Robert Lewandowski and Mohamed Salah - the other players who completed the top five. 'Finally arrived!' Benzema. Won UEFA Super Cup. Though he finished the season as Man City's top scorer in all competitions, Mahrez's form steadily slipped during the final months of the season, and some of his missed chances could have proven costly. The Ballon d'Or 2022 rankings have been finalised, with Real Madrid's Karim Benzema scooping up the men's prize and Barcelona's Alexia Putellas winning the women's award. The Liverpool star's passing range puts some central midfielders to shame, and he could well break countless Premier League assist records by the time his career is over. Karim Benzema Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona and Poland), 3. Benzema's heroics in the competition have seen Real Madrid climb back from near death twice, with his incredible second-half hat-trick against PSG plus a second comeback show against Man City. Though the season still has six months to go, it might prove difficult. Phil Foden (Manchester City and England), =22. Please logout and login again. The Ballon d'Or is, without a doubt, the most prestigious individual prize in football. The 2022 Ballon d'Or (French: Ballon d'Or) was the 66th annual ceremony of the Ballon d'Or, presented by France Football, recognising the best footballers in the world in the 202122 season. [8], The award was previously known as the Striker of the Year. "Like De Bruyne was he was third place, I think well deserved, by the way. updated May 29, 2022, 2:30 am 1.3k Views Bernardo's role in the Premier League's final-day drama will forever be remembered, as he was the player replaced by Man City's hero Ilkay Gundogan in the second half. In 2022-23: Six goals, three assists. The 22-year-old, who could realistically operate the top level for another decade-plus, also believes that he can continue to improve as he gets older - using Real Madrid superstar Karim Benzema as an example. Beth Mead - Arsenal3. In 2022-23: 13 goals, three assists. Won Serie A. Man United play Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Wednesday and we'll bring you updates from the match in our live blog. The Frenchman won the award for the first time, having scored 44 goals in 46 games across all competitions, and assisting 15 times. He moved on from the days when he was a mercurial talent who blew hot and cold and doubled down on his strengths to burgeon into one of the best forwards in Europe. The Ballon d'Or 2022 rankings have been finalised, with Real Madrid's Karim Benzema scooping up the men's prize and Barcelona's Alexia Putellas winning the In terms of consistency through the season, the number of top-level performances, standing up in the biggest moments possible and final trophy haul, Benzema ticks every box needed to win a Ballon d'Or. As a result, performances in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which is expected to begin in November, will not be assessed this year, but rather when voting for the 2023 Ballon dOr begins. Benzema took home the men's Ballon d'Or award following a scintillating 2021/22 season - the award was handed out for the first time ever based on performances over a season rather than over a calendar year - for Real Madrid. In 2022-23: 11 goals, nine assists. Eduardo Camavinga - Real Madrid3. In 2021-22: Two goals, five assists. Lewandowski has been the most prolific goalscorer in Europe for a while now and netted 50 times and provided seven assists in 46 appearances across all competitions last term. Be the first one to comment on this story. Won World Cup. Karim Benzema (Real Madrid and France). However, just like Lewandowski, Mbappe's chances of winning the Ballon d'Or are limited as he has just the Ligue 1 title in his trophy collection last season. He has also driving Madrid to domestic dominance, having a hand in 39 of Los Blancos' 80 goals to take Carlo Ancelotti's men atop the league table, finishing 13 points adrift. The 23-year-old has scored five goals and provided two assists in six appearances at the World Cup so far. In 2021-22: 22 goals, 19 assists. His staggering performances include hat-tricks against PSG and Chelsea in the Round of 16 and quarter-finals respectively, prior to bagging a brace against Manchester City in the semi-finals. How Mohamed Salah won a share of the 2021-22 Premier League Golden Boot, How Karim Benzema escaped Cristiano Ronaldo's Real Madrid shadow in Ballon d'Or chase. Modric has 6 goals and 11 assists in the 2021-22 season and has won the La Liga, Supercopa de Espana, and Champions League final with Real Madrid. Every year, a player flies up the rankings due to the performances they have been producing in the weeks leading up to the Ballon d'Or ceremony, with some of the voters having pretty short memories when it comes to turning in their ballots. Ballon dOr 2022: Ranking the top 5 favorites October 2022 The 66th yearly Ballon dOr ceremony will happen on October 17. [6], The nominees for the award were announced on 12 August 2022. Players removed: Karim Benzema, Rafael Leao & Phil Foden.). The 33-year-old scored a goal in the World Cup playoffs final against Sweden and his contributions were vital to Bayern Munich winning the Bundesliga title. On the field, the Poland striker scored against Mainz on Saturday, but the newly-crowned German champions were defeated in a shock setback. Benzema was the runaway Ballon d'Or favourite, after spearheading Real Madrid's successful Champions League campaign. Lets list down the Ballon dOr nominees 2022. Until he struggled in the final, Griezmann was one of the World Cup's best and most consistent performers, with many backing him to challenge for the Golden Ball before France's loss to Argentina. The club scored just one goal across two legs, with Lewandowski bagging the opener in the second leg. The Bundesliga Player of the Season and a goalscorer in RB Leipzig's DFB-Pokal final triumph, Nkunku had an individual season that could stand up to almost any other player's on the planet. Alexander-Arnolds assists have dwindled recently, but defenses making specific attempts to keep him quiet have allowed other Liverpool players to make more impactful contributions in the final third. His saves from Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane were stunning, and after making key interventions throughout Madrid's run to the trophy, there are few players who deserved to lift the European Cup more than the Belgium No.1. Won Champions League, La Liga & Supercopa de Espana. We have now compiled a list of Ballon dOr 2022 rankings and top 10 contenders to win the prestigious award. Salah had a very strong claim to being the best player on the planet towards the end of 2021 but he has tailed off from those very lofty heights since the turn of the calendar year. The top 30 players in the 2022 Ballon d'Or have been revealed as Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema scooped the award. Kylian Mbappe is widely viewed as the crown prince of football. Sebastien Haller - Ajax/Borussia Dortmund14= Fabinho - Liverpool14= Rafael Leao - AC Milan16. With four Premier League titles before his 22nd birthday, Foden is well on his way to becoming one of the most decorated English footballers of all time after helping Man City to another piece of domestic silverware. Kevin De Bruyne - Manchester City4. 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With that in mind, it would not be a shock to see Haaland pushing for a top-10 finish. Jamal Musiala, Bayern Munich 4. He has been France's standout performer and they will rely on his ability to produce moments of magic when they lock horns with Argentina in the final. Sadio Mane - Liverpool, Bayern Munich/Senegal Sadio Mane's Ballon d'Or case is equally strong as the other top contenders. Modric won the Ballon d'Or the last time the World Cup was played, and though he's unlikely to do so again, he should be among the nominees once more. He was his country's best player in Qatar at the age of 19, and Bayern will now be hoping he can carry that form into the second half of the season. The Dortmund star was arguably England's best player in Qatar, and has the potential to take the Three Lions to new heights in the years to come. He has been exceptional this season and his performance against Manchester City helped Real Madrid go to the final. Vini Jr has 18 goals and 18 assists this season and has won the La Liga and Supercopa de Espana with Real Madrid. He was having a great season already, but the World Cup truly felt like Bellingham announcing himself to the world as one of, if not the great midfielder of the next decade or so. Van Dijk returned to the Liverpool line up after missing almost the entire previous campaign and was back to his imperious best almost instantly. Please logout and login again. We have now compiled a list of Ballon dOr 2022 rankings and top 10 contenders to win the prestigious award. Jude Bellingham - Borussia Dortmund5. Lionel Messi has been turning back the clock this season and at the age of 35, he is having the best World Cup of his life. Here you'll find all collections you've created before. Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool and England), 20. Lucy Bronze - Manchester City11. Gavi - Barcelona2. Patrick Vieira delivers his verdict on Manchester United's Premier League title chances. Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City was 3rd, Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski 4th, and Liverpool'sMohamed Salah5th. Karim Benzema - Real Madrid2. In 2021-22: 21 goals, 18 assists. Casemiro (Manchester United and Brazil), 16. The sheer impact that Kylian Mbappe has had for France at the 2022 FIFA World Cup is the talk of the town. Such is Haaland's talent, he can definitely win the Ballon d'Or without having taken part at the World Cup, and the tournament has so far played out almost perfectly for him. Won DFL-Supercup. 1. Lewandowski copped a move to Barcelona from Bayern Munich earlier this summer on a deal worth 45 million. I love it. In 2021-22: 29 goals, 12 assists. Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City and Algeria), 11. His performance alone should be enough to win it. This year's Ballon d'Or will be awarded in October, as part of the new structure. Karim Benzema is the odds-on favorite to win the Ballon d'Or this year. Complete Ballon dOr 2022 winners list, Ballon dOr 2022 rankings, and Ballon dOr 2022 final results can be accessed below. Erling Haaland played no part in the 2022 FIFA World Cup but his exploits for Manchester City might just be enough to propel him to his first Ballon d'Or. Mo Salah has scored 32 goals and has provided 18 assists so far in the 2021-22 season. His main football passions include Tugay, the San Siro and only using a winter ball when it snows. Luka Modric has a habit of saving his most spectacular moments of brilliance for the Bernabeu in the Champions League this season, so expect him to be in the spotlight once more when Real Madrid hosts Manchester City on Wednesday. Lewandowskis future is certain to be one of the summers most talked-about topics, as negotiations with Bayern Munich over a new contract continue to be difficult for both parties. Last season, the 18-year The Norwegian frontman is expected to feature for Pep Guardiola's side in the upcoming Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday night. Won FA Cup & Carabao Cup. If you're looking to understand why Karim Benzema deserves to win the Ballon d'Or, we've got you covered. BA1 1UA. The French superstar has also won the La Liga, Supercopa de Espana, and the UEFA Nations with France this season. Mane finished the 2021-22 season with 23 goals and five assists in 51 appearances across all competitions for Jurgen Klopp's side last term. His goal in the first leg proved the difference against Atletico in the Champions League quarterfinals, and he scored a goal and assisted another in the first leg against Real Madrid in the semifinals, one of the most memorable Champions League games in recent memory. Alexandra Popp . Haaland's injury issues and lack of knockout European football looked set to play against him when it came to Ballon d'Or voting, but after his hot start to the current campaign, he could be the biggest beneficiary of 'the recency bias bump'. But he was back to his best following the turn of the year. Sadly, the 2021-22 season did not finish how PSG would have liked. Nuno Mendes - Paris Saint-Germain6= Josko Gvardiol - RB Leipzig6= Ryan Gravenberch - Bayern Munich8. WebBallon d'Or 2022 rankings: The full men's list revealed (so far) - NewsBreak France Football have started revealing the full Ballon d'Or 2022 rankings ahead of Monday night's ceremony crowning the world's best footballer Sign in Home Local Headlines Coronavirus Original Recommend Entertainment Entertainment Celebrities TV & Videos Music Movies Required fields are marked *, document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()). 5. 7. Salman Fareed 3. Benzema's Real Madrid teammates Thibaut Courtois, Vinicius Junior and Luka Modric made the top ten, as did want-away Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe, who came sixth, and Erling Haaland, whose sensational start to life at Manchester City may well put him in contention for the 2023 award. Robert Lewandowski picked up his second successive European Golden Shoe in the 2021-22 season, scoring 35 goals for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga. Florian Wirtz - Bayer Leverkusen. Tuesday: 96th minute winner It is also worth noting that he scored the winners in the games against all of these three teams. [1] For the first time in the history of the award, it was given based on the results of the season instead of the calendar year. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Luka Modric is a strong contender to win the Ballon dOr 2022. Erling Haaland - Man City/Borussia Dortmund11. Yassine Bounou - Sevilla10. Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access, Enjoy your first month for just 1 / $1 / 1, *Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription, Get daily World Cup 2022 news, updates and other football frolics to your inbox. Former Manchester United star highlights 'very important' asset that will make Antony a success. Although there is still a chance that his poor start to the season may work against him in the end, there is no denying his effect on both club and international football since the turn of the year. Though he In 2021-22: 23 clean sheets. His 46 goals in 50 outings for Bayern this season put him in a class of his own - the sort of absurd levels Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo used to set a decade ago. He also played a key role in helping Poland secure World Cup qualification. The 2022 Ballon dOr was held at the Theatre du Chatelet on Monday evening in Paris, with the best-performing male and female players recognised for their Match Report: Liverpool 1-0 Manchester City - Huge Victory At Anfield, Liverpool 1-0 Manchester City: Player Ratings, Watch: Liverpool Manager Jurgen Klopp Gets Sent Off Against Manchester City, Mohamed Salah Overtakes Liverpool Legend Steven Gerrard In All-Time Premier League Goalscorer List, Liverpool Release Statement Following 'Vile Chants' By Manchester City Fans. The winner of the Ballon d'Or is chosen on the basis of a combination of votes from media representatives, national team captains and coaches. The Brazilian winger also struck up a wonderful partnership with Karim Benzema and the duo helped Real Madrid dominate La Liga. The winner is chosen by a combination of votes from media representatives, national team captains and coaches. Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United and Portugal), =17. The Football Lovers is following the battle for mens footballs most coveted individual accolade, which Lionel Messi won for the seventh time in 2021. While Haaland is not motivated by individual success, he has admitted that 'cares' about winning the prestigious Ballon d'Or at some point in his career. He has also been in spectacular form for PSG this term. He also led them to World Cup qualification. Won Trophee des Champions. But yeah, you cannot think of these kinds of things.". Benzema was also on target when Los Blancos won the Spanish crown on Saturday, and he is expected to be named La Liga Player of the Year at some point soon. The Premier League Player of the Season, De Bruyne came up clutch time and time again for Man City down the stretch, scoring and creating crucial goals in the final months of the campaign. He picked up at least a goal or assist in each of PSG's eight Champions League matches, and finished the Ligue 1 season in unbelievable form, scoring 13 goals and assisting nine more in the final nine league games, all coming once the club had been eliminated from Champions League play. Won DFB-Pokal. WebAs we kick off another year of football, wholesalejerseysonlineshop.com names the 10 current favorites for the prestigious 2022 Ballon dOr award. Selma Bacha - Lyon15. Little-known to casual fans outside of Argentina and Portugal before the World Cup, Fernandez was one of the breakout stars of the World Cup, claiming the Young Player of the Tournament in the process. Kadidiatou Diani - Paris Saint-Germain. In fact, it would be criminal to deny Benzema the Ballon d'Or after the year he has had. The race to win the Golden Ball is well and truly on, with performances in Qatar likely to have a huge say on the outcome. The 22-year-old has to be a top contender to win the Ballon d'Or this year. Salah was the best player on the planet during the first half of the 2021-22 season, and a place on the podium should be his if the judges' memories are long enough. #1 Karim Benzema (France/Real Madrid) Liverpool FC v Real Madrid - UEFA Champions League Final The Norwegian striker has been in scintillating form since signing for City from Borussia Dortmund in the summer transfer window, registering 27 goals and three assists in 24 matches. Mike Maignan - AC Milan6. However, the France attacker is optimistic that he will surpass 50 goals for club and country this season in the coming weeks. Ballon d'Or 2022 rankings top 5 Based on our analysis, the leading candidates for the award are Sadio Mane, Vinicius Junior, Kevin De Bruyne, Mohamed Salah, and Karim Benzema. Man Utd could only draw with Crystal Palace in their Premier League fixture on Wednesday evening at Selhurst Park. The Ballon d'Or is, without a doubt, the most prestigious individual prize in football. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. dont bring up the argument of african players, benzema is african, hes algerian, Mbappe hn oli ligue 1 paras maalinteki ja syttj, Yes for sure Karim Benzema will win the balon this year, I want Kevin de bruyne to win the ballon d or. His season is coming to an end after winning the Ligue 1 and getting knocked out of the Champions League. The 30-year-old was recently named the CAF Player of the Year as well. It was renamed as the Gerd Mller Trophy after German striker Gerd Mller died in August 2021. Ederson - Manchester City4. 20 Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City). Sadio Manes quest to win the Ballon dOr in 2022 is gaining traction, especially following his goal in the Champions League semi-final against Villarreal. A trophy winner for both club and country, he was Liverpool's go-to man through the second half of the season as they chased down an unprecedented quadruple. In 2021-22: 13 goals, 13 assists. Given he is a star player in a team that will almost-certainly win one of Europe's 'Big Five' leagues and could yet go deep in the Champions League, a Ballon d'Or nomination is almost secure already. There is no doubt, however, that playing a starring role in Qatar will boost a player's chances of competing for the Golden Ball, so, as GOAL again tracks the race with our Ballon d'Or Power Rankings, we have kept the potential for a tournament-defining performance in mind. Though he was forced to share the Golden Boot with Mohamed Salah, Son's achievement in finishing as the Premier League's joint-top scorer without netting a penalty should not be underestimated. He was also the top scorer in La Liga in the 2021-22 season, with 27 goals to his name in 32 appearances. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. In 2021-22: 14 goals, 15 assists. Ballon d'Or 2022: The favourites - ranked. Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich and Germany), =22. In 2021-22: Two goals, 22 assists, 24 clean sheets. Won Champions League, La Liga & Supercopa de Espana. Barca midfielder Gavi was awarded the Kopa Trophy for 2022 having enjoyed a breakout 2022 campaign at club and international level. Salah has been assisting more than scoring recently, and his perfectly-weighted ball found his teammate Sadio Mane for Liverpools second goal against Villarreal in the first leg of the Champions League. Won FA Cup & Carabao Cup. 10. The importance placed on trophies (aka 'Jorginho's Law') has also been scaled back, meaning the prize should reflect the best footballers from each season, rather than those who lift the most silverware. Son Heung-min (Tottenham and South Korea), 10. WebBallon d'Or K. Benzema UEFA Champions League Real Madrid Liverpool PSG Manchester City Premier League Ligue 1 Primera Divisin Mohamed Salah K. De Bruyne K. Mbapp. It promises to be a unique Ballon d'Or battle, with the World Cup taking place in the middle of the 2022-23 campaign, meaning it could be a distant memory by the time votes are cast. Spain star Putellas becamethe first player to win the Ballon d'Or Feminin in successive years when she claimed the 2022 award. With Brazil one of the favourites for the upcoming World Cup, who is to say that the forward won't be right in the Ballon d'Or mix in 2023 either? In 2022-23: 24 goals, 18 assists. The King Of Clutch pic.twitter.com/n91rDz3m1s. Gavi, Barcelona 2. He scored an incredible 39 goals and assisted 26 more in 46 appearances this season, gargantuan numbers any way you slice it. Karim deserves it better. Given he is a Manchester City player, Alvarez now has a real chance to be one of the most decorated players in world football this season, and though France Football have instructed judges to prioritise performance over trophies, there's no doubt that the ex-River Plate man deserves to be at least a Ballon d'Or nominee. Vinicius was a vital cog in the side that also won the La Liga title last term. The Champions League final match-winner, Vinicius capped his breakout campaign with the biggest goal of the European club season to secure Real Madrid's 14th European Cup. Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain) Kylian Mbappe (Image- Getty Images) Mbappe In 2021-22: 49 goals, 31 assists. Won World Cup. Bernardo Silva (Manchester City and Portugal), =22. By Halamadrid Plays - /5 - RATE QUIZ MORE INFO Classic Best Score? Alisson Becker - Liverpool3. His chance of winning the award is very high after helping Real Madrid to their 14th Champsions League trophy. Aitana Bonmati . Despite Brazil being tipped to be the favorites to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Neymar Jr.'s journey in Qatar has ended in heartbreak. Joko Gvardiol, RB Leipzig 7. The Ballon dOr is the most esteemed individual award in football. Darwin Nunez (Liverpool and Uruguay), =25. Crystal Palace chief Patrick Vieira has been looking ahead to his side's clash with Man United at Selhurst Park on Wednesday night. The 2022 Ballon d'Or winner will be named on October 17 this year, two months earlier than the usual date. Manchester Citys youngster Phil Foden has scored 13 goals this season and has provided 15 assists over the course of the 2021/22 season. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are tied for most goals at this World Cup, Lionel Messi even has Brazil legends coming out to support him. Thibaut Courtois - Real Madrid2. Vinicius Junior - Real Madrid9. Erling Haaland has scored 27 goals in 24 matches for Man City. With just the Champions League final remaining, Salah has tallied 31 goals and 16 assists across 50 appearances for Liverpool this season, but just 10 of those goals and seven assists have come since 2022 began. In 2021-22: Seven goals, 14 assists. De Bruyne is the 4th nominee in the Ballon dOr winner 2022 rankings. His contributions were critical as Man City held off a fierce Liverpool challenge to win the Premier League title, including the assist to Ilkay Gundogan's title-winning goal against Aston Villa on the final day of the league season. The decision to bring Alvarez into the line up after a couple of matches proved key to Argentina winning the World Cup, as the striker led the line superbly, providing both goals and clever link-up play alongside Lionel Messi. Catarina Macario - Lyon10. Let us know in the comments down below! But we already have a very good idea of who the top contenders will be for the award this year. Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois was awarded the Yashin Trophy for world's best goalkeeper, after an impressive campaign that included a player of the match award in the Champions League final against Liverpool. With the 2022 FIFA World Cup drawing to a close soon, some players have already laid an early marker on the coveted prize. The Brazilian forward has scored 15 goals and provided 12 assists in 20 appearances in all competitions for the Ligue 1 outfit so far this campaign. The 66th Ballon d'Or ceremony takes place at the Theatre du Chatelet, Paris on Monday night, with Mo Salah was also crowned winner of FWA Player of the season a few days ago. Benzema leads Top 5 power ranking after Champions League heroics. France Football has released its 30-player shortlist for the 2022 Ballon d'Or, and the headline news was that Lionel Messi claiming the Young Player of the Tournament in the process. France Football announced in March that the rules for Ballon d'Or voting have changed, with the key one being that the award will be based on performances over a single season, rather than a calendar year. Griezmann has been the glue to this side and without him, everything falls apart. Your login session has expired. She saw off the challenge of Arsenal and England star Beth Mead, who came second, and Chelsea and Australia striker Sam Kerr. [5] For the first time since 2007, all three players who reached the podium did it for the first time. However, Trent Alexander-Arnold still has had an amazing season so far.

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