As the 2022/2023 season draws to a close, most of the players are doing their best to ensure they finish the season successfully. The performance of most players during the season shows a clear indication of the possibility of winning the Ballon d'Or in 2023. Here are the top 3 favorites to win the 2023 Ballon d'Or.
1. Erling Haaland - The Norwegian player is in his best form since joining Manchester City in the summer of 2022. He has played 52 games this season, scoring 53 goals and providing eight assists. He has won the English Premier League, is currently in the UEFA Champions League and FA Cup finals, which makes him the favorite to win this award.
2. Lionel Messi - Argentinian footballer who can win his eighth Ballon d'Or in 2023. He made 51 appearances in the 2022/2023 season, scoring 36 goals and having 25 assists. create. He has won the FIFA World Cup 2022 and is facing the opportunity to win the Ligue 1 title 2022/2023 with PSG.
3. Vinicius Junior - He is the third player to win the 2023 Ballon d'Or. The Brazilian winger has made 58 appearances this season, scoring 24 goals and providing 22 assists.
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Manchester City will again be the team to beat next season with the possibility that Pep Guardiola will strengthen his squad even more.
Pep Guardiola will be looking to strengthen his squad this summer (Image:
Getty)
Manchester City won the Premier League for the fourth time in an impressive five years with a win over Chelsea at the weekend, marking their 12th consecutive league title. Arsenal have pushed them closer than any other team, but in the end, Man City has too much class. And they could become even more invincible next year if Guardiola can add two top signings this summer.
Goalie:
Ederson
There was no need to change anything between the sticks because Ederson was still perfectly suited to the style of play that Guardiola commanded at the Etihad. He has made some serious mistakes this season, which has been criticized.
But the Brazilian is still one of the best players in European football and he still has three years left on his current contract.
Defense:
Walker, Akanji, Dias, FERLAND MENDY
Joao Cancelo appears to have severed City ties with Guardiola and a permanent replacement will be sought by Guardiola. City's side played well without the Portuguese star with the likes of Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji occasionally filling the left side of the defence.
However, Guardiola would have wanted a more natural choice and Ferland Mendy has been linked with a move to the Etihad in recent months. It is reported that Man City will make an offer of about 53 million pounds to test Real Madrid's determination.
Rodri, De Bruyne Kimmich
Ilkay Gundogan looks set to leave City and Guardiola will need a ready replacement to step in. Kalvin Phillips could have a chance to replace the absent Gundogan after experiencing a difficult debut campaign at the Etihad.
But it seems increasingly likely that City will dive into the market for a central midfielder and Joshua Kimmich is being touted as an option. Regarded as one of the best midfielders in world football, Kimmich will help maintain City's dominance. Offensive:
Grealish, Haaland, Foden
If Bernardo Silva leaves, Guardiola may also want to enter the market for another striker. But he is spoiled for choice with current options to play alongside Erling Haaland.
Jack Grealish has established himself as a favorite on the left wing under Guardiola this season, with Phil Foden having to take on the rotating role. Riyad Mahrez and Julian Alvarez are also two other world-class options that Guardiola could summon in attacking positions.
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