The season is about to come to an end. The strong contenders for the 2023 Golden Ball award have been revealed.

10 – Julian Alvarez (Man City)

The Argentine striker experienced a successful 2022/2023 season. At the national team level, Alvarez and the team won the World Cup in Qatar. Alvarez also has an impressive record when fighting in a Man City shirt.

Alvarez had a brilliantly successful season.

The 23-year-old striker is a member of Man City who won the Premier League. Alvarez is facing the opportunity to win two other noble titles: FA Cup, Champions League.

9 – Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

At the age of 35, Lewandowski shows a surprising ability to maintain top form. The Polish striker won La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup with Barcelona. Lewandowski owns 34 goals, 9 assists in all competitions.

8 – Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Napoli)

Kvaratskhelia is one of the best wingers in the world right now. The Georgian star left a bold mark on Napoli’s journey to winning Serie A.

Kvaratskhelia made Napoli fans quickly forget the silhouette of Lorenzo Insigne. This season, Kvaratskhelia owns 16 goals, 17 assists in all competitions.

7 – Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)

Benzema has fallen from what he was a year ago. However, the French striker is still considered one of the best number 9s in the world. Benzema owns 17 goals, 3 assists in La Liga.

Benzema in Real Madrid shirt.

Injuries and physical insecurity contribute to Benzema lagging behind other opponents. He still managed to acquire 1 Copa del Rey, 1 European Super Cup, 1 FIFA Club World Cup.

6 – Victor Osimhen (Napoli)

Similar to Kvaratskhelia, Osimhen had an outstanding performance when Napoli won Serie A. The Nigerian striker is sought after by many European giants in the market. Osimhen owns 28 goals, 5 assists in all competitions.

5 – Kevin de Bruyne (Man City)

De Bruyne is a leading candidate for the 2023 Golden Ball Award. The Belgian midfielder plays a nuclear role in Man City’s play.

De Bruyne left a bold mark in the Man City shirt.

De Bruyne left a bold mark on Man City’s journey to winning the Premier League, reaching the final of the FA Cup and Champions League. De Bruyne owns 10 goals, 30 assists in all competitions.

4 – Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid)

Vinicius has a rapid development in the Real Madrid shirt. This season, the Brazilian striker exploded with 24 goals, 25 assists. In terms of titles, Vinicius won 1 Copa de Rey, 1 European Super Cup, 1 FIFA Club World Cup.

3 – Kylian Mbappe (PSG)

Mbappe is the best striker in the world.

The French striker is considered one of the best assassins in world football today. Mbappe has 26 goals and 4 assists in Ligue 1. Mbappe is a member of Les Bleus who finished second at the 2022 World Cup.

2 – Erling Haaland (Man City)

Haaland is a strong candidate for the 2023 Golden Ball award. The Norwegian striker shows his ability to score great goals in a Man City shirt. Haaland made a great contribution to the journey of the Premier League champion team.

Haaland exploded with Man City.

Former Borussia Dortmund star owns 53 goals, 8 assists in all competitions. Haaland is aiming for a historic treble this season when he will attend two FA Cup and Champions League finals.

1 – Lionel Messi (PSG)

Messi won the World Cup 2022.

Messi cannot help PSG advance in the Champions League. However, he reaped glory with Argentina when he won the World Cup in 2022. Messi owns 37 goals, 25 assists in all competitions. Goal considers Messi as the No. 1 candidate for the 2023 Golden Ball Award.