Candidates and Power Rankings Released for Ballon d'Or
2 sources across 2 countries · Germany · United Kingdom
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- Der Spiegel
- The Guardian
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The candidates for the world footballer election have been established, with 30 players fixed for the selection process. Recent analysis of the nominees includes a power ranking of top contenders. Harry Kane currently leads some projections following a season of 61 goals in 51 matches for Bayern Munich. Other high ranking candidates include Rodri, who was a key part of Spain's second World Cup title, and Kylian Mbappé, who won the World Cup Golden Boot. Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi, Michael Olise, Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham, and Ousmane Dembélé are also among the top contenders. Messi, now 39 and playing for Inter Miami, has made his 17th appearance on a Ballon d'Or shortlist.
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