The 2022 Ballon d’Or edition was marked by great performances from several footballers at club and national team level. The award ceremony, organised by France Football, reflected the influence of the UEFA Champions League and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on the voting. Below, we present the top 5 players who received the most votes for this prestigious award.
The Croatian midfielder for Real Madrid continues to show his quality despite his age. Modrić was a key player in winning the 2021-2022 Champions League, achieving his fifth “Orejona”. In addition, he led Croatia to the semi-finals of the World Cup in Qatar, consolidating himself as one of the best midfielders of the last decade.
The Paris Saint-Germain striker was crucial for both his club and the French national team. With his speed and goalscoring ability, Mbappé stood out in Ligue 1 and was the star of the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar, where he scored a historic hat-trick that almost led France to its second consecutive title.
Manchester City’s mastermind was once again one of the Premier League’s standout players. His ability to assist and control the pace of matches helped City win the league title in 2022. Although Belgium did not play a prominent role at the World Cup, De Bruyne remains the most influential midfielder in European football.
The Polish striker continued his impressive scoring streak, this time with FC Barcelona after a successful spell at Bayern Munich. Lewandowski was the top scorer in La Liga and helped Barça regain competitiveness both locally and in Europe. Although Poland did not make a significant impact in Qatar, their goalscoring ability and consistency were key to their second place in the voting.
The Real Madrid Frenchman, in a spectacular season, was awarded his first Ballon d’Or. Benzema was not only instrumental in winning the 2021-2022 Champions League, where he scored decisive goals in each knockout round, but also won La Liga. At 34, Benzema reached the peak of his career with brilliant individual performances, establishing himself as the best player in the world in 2022.
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