Goal reveals the top 20 contenders for the Ballon d'Or, Olise
By OnzeActu · · 5 min read
Goal publishes a ranking of the 20 favorites for the Ballon d'Or for the current season: Harry Kane at the top, Michael Olise second, Kylian Mbappé third and Lionel Messi fifth.
Why it matters
The ranking of contenders for the Ballon d'Or by Goal underlines the importance of Гарри Кейн in the world football landscape, particularly after his transfer to Bayern Munich. As a potential top scorer, he not only represents his club, but also the strength of the Premier League on the international stage. Competing for this prestigious title highlights exceptional talent across Ligue 1 and La Liga, enhancing the appeal of European football.
Context
Гарри Кейн, Bayern Munich striker and captain of the English national team, is currently in pole position to win the Ballon d'Or. His impact in the German championship and his ability to score decisive goals make him a serious candidate. The performances of players like Michael Olise and Kylian Mbappé, who are also among the favorites, could determine the dynamics of the title race.
Key points
- Goal reveals the top 20 contenders for the Ballon d'Or, Olise.
- Goal publishes a ranking of the 20 favorites for the Ballon d'Or for the current season: Harry Kane at the top, Michael Olise second, Kylian Mbappé third and Lionel Messi fifth.
- Гарри Кейн remains central to Бавария's plans.
This Goal ranking brings together players from several major European clubs and represents a mix of scorers, creators and influential players in their national teams. The Ballon d'Or remains the most prestigious individual distinction in world football and the various observers - media, journalists and experts - regularly publish their lists of favorites throughout the season.
Among the notable observations of this top 20: the strong presence of players linked to Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, as well as the representation of major Spanish and English clubs. There are also talents from MLS and other European championships.
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The top 20 contenders for the Ballon d'Or according to Goal:
- Harry Kane (Bayern Munich, England selection)
- Michael Olise (Bayern Munich, French selection)
- Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid, French selection)
- Ousmane Dembélé (PSG, French selection)
- Lionel Messi (Inter Miami, Argentina selection)
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City, Norway selection)
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona, Spain selection)
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG, selection of Georgia)
- Declan Rice (Arsenal, England selection)
- Luis Díaz (Bayern Munich, Colombia selection)
- Achraf Hakimi (PSG, selection of Morocco)
- Vitinha (PSG, selection of Portugal)
- Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid, Brazil selection)
- Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad, Spain selection)
- Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal, Brazil selection)
- Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan, Argentina selection)
- Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United, Portugal selection)
- Bukayo Saka (Arsenal, England selection)
- Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid, England selection)
- Ismaël Sarr (Bayern Munich, selection of Morocco)
This ranking reflects Goal's assessment for the current season and highlights players capable of influencing both their clubs and their national teams. We will note the presence of several French internationals in the top 5, as well as names from the main European championships and MLS.
If these lists remain subjective and vary according to observers, they fuel the debate around the criteria for the Ballon d'Or: individual performances, collective impact, titles won and consistency over the season. Goal offers here a snapshot of the favorites at a given moment of the season - a basis for discussion for the rest of the events and the next individual distinctions.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is at the top of the ranking of Ballon d'Or contenders according to Goal?
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane tops the rankings.
Why was this ranking published now?
The rankings were released at the end of the current season, as observers assess players' performances.
Which players complete the top 5 contenders for the Ballon d'Or?
The top 5 is completed by Michael Olise, Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé and Lionel Messi.
Which clubs are strongly represented in this ranking?
Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are strongly represented, as well as Spanish and English clubs.
Who confirmed the ranking of the Ballon d'Or contenders?
The ranking was confirmed by the Goal website.