Here are some amazing footballers who can be heirs to Ronaldo and Messi for Ballon d’or.
1. Karim Benzema
French football player Karim Mostafa Benzema was born on December 19, 1987, and currently plays as a striker for Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League.
One of the greatest strikers of all time, he is a creative attacker renowned for his technical prowess, field vision, and adaptability. Benzema is Real Madrid’s second-greatest goal scorer and leading assist producer of all time.
With Real Madrid, he took home 24 trophies, including five UEFA Champions League wins, three Copa del Rey’s, and four La Liga crowns. He is in the race for 2024 Ballon d’or.
2. Robert Lewandowski
Born on August 21, 1988, Robert Lewandowski is a professional football player from Poland. He represents the Polish national team and plays as a striker for La Liga club Barcelona. He is in the race for 2024 Ballon d’or.
3. Kylian Mbappé Lottin
Born on December 20, 1998, Kylian Mbappé Lottin is a French professional football player who captains the France national team and plays forward for Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1. He is regarded as one of the world’s top players and is well-known for his finishing, dribbling, and pace. He is in the race for 2024 Ballon d’or.
4. Kevin De Bruyne
Belgian professional football player Kevin De Bruyne was born on June 28, 1991. He plays midfield for Manchester City in the Premier League and captains the Belgium national team. He is in the race for 2024 Ballon d’or.
5. Erling Braut Haaland
Born in East Norway on July 21, 2000, Erling Braut Haaland is a professional football player for both the Norway national team and Manchester City in the Premier League. He is regarded as one of the world’s top players and is well-known for his strength, pace, positioning, and ability to finish within the box. He is in the race for 2024 Ballon d’or.
These are some contenders for Ballon d’or and are giving tough competition to Ronaldo and Messi in current 2024 season.