The Ballon D'or winner for the year 2023 will be announced on October 30. The award is given to the best player in the world for the calendar year
Players from 17 different nations representing 17 different clubs are on the shortlist, including last year's winner Karim Benzema
Argentina's Lionel Messi is favourite to win this time after his World Cup exploits in Qatar
Leading goalscorer for year 2022, Erling Haaland is also a strong contender. Haaland broke Premier League's goalscoring record in his 1st season
Lionel Messi has won the award a record 7 times, Ronaldo comes 2nd on the list with 5
2022 Ballon D'or Feminin winner Alexia Putellas will relinquish her crown after being ruled out of majority of the season with injury