18:52
Two names to know before the ceremony
The 12th and 11th of this Ballon d’Or will be known in the coming minutes before the start of the ceremony live from the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.
18:49
13th in the Ballon d’Or: Yassine Bounou
The first Moroccan nominated for the Ballon d’Or gets a good place. Semi-finalist of the World Cup with the Atlas Lions and winner of the Europa League with Sevilla FC, Bounou joined the Saudi club Al-Hilal this summer. He marks the history of Moroccan football this evening.
18:46
14th Ballon d’Or: Ilkay Gündogan
For his first nomination in the 30, the German midfielder ranks 14th. Scorer in the Clasico with FC Barcelona this weekend, the former Manchester City captain won everything last season with the Skyblues, achieving the Premier League-FA Cup-Champions League treble.
18:42
15th Ballon d’Or: Emiliano Martinez
The Argentina goalkeeper opens the top 15. A starter at Aston Villa, the former Arsenal goalkeeper was one of the great architects of the Argentinians’ world title. Decisive in the final, in front of Kolo Muani then during the penalties, Martinez and his strong character left no one indifferent.
18:38
Karim Benzema 16e
The defending champion gives up his crown and finishes 16th. Author of 31 goals in 43 matches and semi-finalist of the Champions League with Real Madrid, before his departure for Saudi Arabia, the French striker finished just outside the Top 15. His announced package for the World Cup with the Bleus, who has been talked about a lot, prevents him from aiming higher.
18:36
17th Ballon d’Or : Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
One of the revelations of last season. Arriving through the back door in Naples, the Georgian won Serie A by achieving feats in attack with Victor Osimhen. Nicknamed “Kvaradona” by his supporters, he ranks in a good 17th place.
18:31
Benzema and Mbappé bide their time
Of the four French people named in the list of 30, Randal Kolo Muani (28th) and Antoine Griezmann (21st) were classified. We are now awaiting the verdict for Karim Benzema and especially Kylian Mbappé, announced 3rd, at least very close to the podium.
18:24
18e du Ballon d’Or : Jude Bellingham
Jude Bellingham makes an appointment with the future. Transferred last summer from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid, the young Englishman is splashing Spain with his talent and could, if he keeps this pace, become a serious competitor for the 2024 Ballon d’Or. Especially since he will play the Euro in Germany with England.
18:19
19th for the Ballon d’Or: Harry Kane
10th in 2017 and 2018, the English striker ranks 19th this year. Goal machine with Tottenham, the captain of the Three Lions is now making Bayern Munich happy. His missed penalty against the French team in the quarter-final of the World Cup undoubtedly cost him a better place…
18:17
20th Ballon d’Or: Lautaro Martinez
The first Argentinian to fall is the captain of Inter Milan. World champion with the Albiceleste, the 26-year-old striker had a full 2022-2023 club season, reaching the final of the Champions League and the Italian Cup with the Nerazzurri.
18:14
Antoine Griezmann 21e
3rd in 2016 and 2018, the French attacking midfielder ranks 21st in this Ballon d’Or! Author of a major World Cup with the Blues in Qatar, despite a failed final, the Atlético Madrid striker is the most decisive player in La Liga in 2023.
18:01
22nd for the Ballon d’Or: Kim Min-jae
He is the 4th South Korean to receive votes for the Ballon d’Or. The 26-year-old defender was imperial in Naples, Italian champion and quarter-finalist of the Champions League. The new Bayern Munich player also reached the round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup.
17:58
23rd Ballon d’Or: André Onana
Despite a difficult start to the season at Manchester United, the Cameroonian goalkeeper (27 years old) had a huge season in the cages of Inter Milan, winner of the Italian Cup and Super Cup and above all finalist of the Champions League.
17:55
24th Ballon d’Or: Bukayo Saka
The 22-year-old English striker was one of the best players in the Premier League with Arsenal, runner-up behind Manchester City.
17:52
25e du Ballon d’Or : If Gvardiol
The 21-year-old defender shone at the 2022 World Cup, where Croatia took 3rd place, and with RB Leipzig, winners of the German Cup.
Gvardiol became the most expensive defender in history this summer by signing for Manchester City for 90 million euros.
17:49
Who are the French men and women named?
2 players and 4 players are in the running for the 2023 Ballon d’Or. Among the women are Wendie Renard and Kadidiatou Diani. Among the men are Randal Kolo Muani, Antoine Griezmann, Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappé.
17:39
Who is the favorite for the 2023 men’s Ballon d’Or?
Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi are favorites to occupy the podium for the 2023 Ballon d’Or. But they do not all have the same arguments.
17:37
26th for the Ballon d’Or: Jamal Musiala
At only 20 years old, attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala has established himself as a captain for Bayern Munich, German champion, and the Mannschaft.
17:34
27th of the Ballon d’Or: Nicolo Barella
In 27th place is Nicolo Barella. The 26-year-old Italian midfielder was essential to Inter Milan, winners of the Italian Cup and the Italian Super Cup and finalist of the Champions League.
17:32
Kolo Muani and Odegaard tied for 28th place
French striker Randal Kolo Muani, transferred from Frankfurt to PSG this summer, ranks 28th in the Ballon d’Or. He is tied with Arsenal’s playing master, the Norwegian Martin Odegaard.
17:26
30e du Ballon d’Or : Ruben Dias
Ruben Dias ranks 30th for the 2023 Ballon d’Or. The 26-year-old Portuguese defender has stood out as a key player for Manchester City, winner of the Premier League and the Champions League.
17:26
Who votes and how is the list of nominees established?
The voters are 100 journalists “which represent the top 100 nations in the FIFA rankings», Specifies France Football.
A committee made up of the editorial staff of France Football and L’Équipe, as well as former player Didier Drogba, made a pre-selection of 30 men and 20 women players. The journalists therefore allocated their votes based on this preselection.
17:17
What are the different trophies awarded this evening?
In addition to the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or, five other awards will be awarded:
The Kopa Trophy, which rewards the best footballer under the age of 21 The Yachine Trophy, which rewards the best goalkeeper The Gerd Müller Trophy, awarded to the top scorer of the 2022-23 season The Socrates Prize, which rewards a player for its societal commitment The club of the year
17:11
Messi arrived in Paris
According to various media including RMC Sport, Lionel Messi is in Paris. The Argentinian striker from Inter Miami is the big favorite for the Ballon d’Or this Monday, having already been the winner 7 times.
17:02
What time does the ceremony start?
The ceremony will unofficially begin around 5:15 p.m. The ranking of the 30 players for the men’s Ballon d’Or will gradually be revealed in descending order.
The real ceremony, which will be held at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, must begin at 8:45 p.m., after the parade of numerous personalities on the red carpet.
16:58
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