Goal magazine names the main contenders for the Ballon d'Or

The authoritative sports publication Goal has updated information on the possible winner of the Ballon d'Or in 2023. The main contender is PSG and Argentina striker Lionel Messi.

Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi, Getty Images

Top 10 contenders:

1. Lionel Messi (PSG).

2. Erling Holland (Manchester City).

3. Kylian Mbappe (PSG).

4. Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid).

5. Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City).

6. Victor Osimhen (Napoli).

7. Karim Benzema (Real Madrid).

8. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Napoli).

9. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona).

10. Julian Alvarez (Manchester City).

It should be added that Lionel Messi is a seven-time Ballon d'Or winner. He won the award in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, and 2021.