2023 Ballon d’Or Award winners [FULL LIST]

On Monday, the 2023 edition of the famous Ballon d’Or award was hosted in Paris, with Argentine star Lionel Messi claiming the men’s accolade for the record-extending eighth time.

Messi won the trophy in France after defeating Norway’s Erling Haaland, who plays for Manchester City.

The 36-year-old replaces Karim Benzema as the winner of the award for his performances last season, when he led Argentina to World Cup triumph.

At the presentation, Spain’s World Cup-winning player Aitana Bonmati received the Women’s Ballon d’Or.

Aside from the duo, there were other winners at the 2023 Ballon d’Or awards in France as seen below:

Yashin Trophy: Emiliano Martinez

Gerd Müller Award: Erling Haaland

 

Kopa Trophy For Best Young Player: Jude Bellingham

Socrates Award: Vinicius Junior

 

2023 Men Club of the Year: Manchester City

 

2023 Women Club of the Year: FC Barcelona Femeni