Super Eagles and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, has earned a well-deserved nomination for the prestigious 2023 Ballon D’or men’s award alongside Manchester City forward, Erling Haaland.
Osimhen will be going head-to-head with the favorite and seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, Messi. Messi, who played a vital role in Argentina’s triumphant World Cup campaign in Qatar.
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Here is the full list of footballers nominated for Ballon D’or 2023 men’s award:
Josko Gvardiol
Jamal Musiala
Andre Onana
Karim Benzema
Mohamed Salah
Bukayo Saka
Kevin DeBruyne
Jude Bellingham
Randal Kolo Muani
Bernado Silva
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Nicolo Barella
Emiliano Martinez
Ruben Dias
Erling Haaland
Martin Odegaard
Ikay Guendogan
Yassine Bounou
Julian Alvarez
Vinicius Jr.
Lionel Messi
Rodri
Lautaro Martinez
Antoine Griezmann
Robert Lewandows
Kylian Mbappe
Victor Osimhen
Kim Min-Jae
Luka Modric
Harry Kane