Karim Benzema was awarded the 2022 Ballon d’Or. Few would dispute that decision given his incredible form, which played such a crucial role in Real Madrid’s win of the Champions League.
Second place went to Sadio Mane (ex-Bayer Munich star) and Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City playmaker). Romano believes that Thibaut Courtois, former Chelsea goalkeeper, and Real Madrid’s Thibaut Chamberois deserve a spot in the top 3. He also points out that goalkeepers as well as defenders are often overlooked when it is time to award individual awards.
I agree with the top three but would have added Thibaut Courtois as well! Romano stated that he’s been an incredible goalkeeper for Real Madrid over the past year.
Romano said that Benzema’s performance in the last year has been remarkable and that Cristiano Ronaldo left Real. He also won the Yashin award for best goalkeeper. However, Romano is right about Courtois being underrated.
In Real’s Champions League final victory over Liverpool, the Belgian shot-stopper was the best. He made a series of incredible saves to ensure that Carlo Ancelotti’s team kept a clean slate and retained the trophy.
Erling Haaland in Manchester City and Norway.
Luka Modric in Real Madrid and Croatia.
Thibaut Chamberis in Real Madrid and France.
Kevin De Bruyne, Manchester City and Belgium.
Sadio Mane in Bayern Munich and Senegal.
Karim Benzema
Kylian Mbappe (PSG and France)
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool and Egypt)
Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona and Poland)
Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City and Belgium)
Sadio Mane (Bayern Munich and Senegal)
Karim Benzema (Real Madrid and France)
