The shortlist for world football’s most prestigious individual award, Ballon d’Or, has been revealed.
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, who played a pivotal role for Napoli and also helped win the Scudetto for the first time in 33 years, made the 30-man shortlist alongside Lionel Messi and 28 others.
Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi, who led Argentina to a World Cup title in 2022, is favourite to win the award.
The Ballon d’Or 2023 ceremony will be held at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on October 30.
See full list of the nominees below.