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Ballon d’Or 2023: Messi, Haaland, Mbappe make nominees’ list [Full list]

On Wednesday, the nominees for the 2023 Ballon d’Or were released.

Lionel Messi is the favorite to win a record seventh title, having led Argentina to World Cup triumph in Qatar last year.

Messi is anticipated to be challenged by Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.

The winner will be announced on October 30 at a distinguished ceremony in Paris.

READ ALSO: Mbappe to snub €80million from PSG, leave as free agent

Karim Benzema is the current holder, having led Real Madrid to the 2022 Champions League victory.

The full shortlist includes: Josko Gvardiol, Andre Onana, Jamal Musiala, Karim Benzema, Mohamed Salah, Bukayo Saka, Kevin de Bruyne, Jude Bellingham, Randal Kolo Muani, Bernardo Silva, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Emiliano Martinez, Ruben Dias, Erling Haaland, Nicolo Barella, Martin Odegaard, Ilkay Gundogan, Yassine Bounou, Julian Alvarez, Vinicius Jr, Rodri, Antoine Griezmann, Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez, Robert Lewandowski, Kim Min-Jae, Luka Modric, Kylian Mbappe, Victor Osimhen and Harry Kane.

Kanyidaily recalls how Google Artificial Intelligence ranks five greatest Ballon d’Or winners.

Kunle Adeleye

Kunle Adeleye is an entertainment and Celebrity reporter for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Ibadan. Contact this reporter at tips@kanyidaily.com

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