Ballon d'Or 2022 Winners List: Karim Benzema, Alexia Putellas and Others Who Won Honours At Annual Award Ceremony
The Ballon d'Or 2022 podium was completed by Sadio Mane and Kebin de Bruyne, who came in second and third respectively. Cristiano Ronaldo finished 20th while last year's Ballon d'Or winner, Lionel Messi, was not even nominated for the award.
The 2022 Ballon d'Or ceremony was held on Monday (October 17) in Paris and it was Real Madrid's Karim Benzema who won the prestigious trophy. The Real Madrid striker took the honour to cap off an impressive season as the star was presented with the trophy by Los Blancos legend Zinedine Zidane. Meanwhile, here is the full list of award winners at the Ballon d'Or 2022 ceremony. Karim Benzema Wins Ballon d'Or 2022 After Leading Real Madrid to Champions League, La Liga Glory.
Karim Benzema became the oldest player at 34 years of age to ever win the award and also became the first Frenchman to claim the award since Zinedine Zidane did in 1998. The Real Madrid superstar led the club to Champions League and La Liga glory last season.
After receiving the award Karim Benzema said 'This makes me really proud, all the work I did, I never gave up. I'm really proud of my journey here, it wasn't easy, it was difficult, for me and my family. To be here today, the first time for me. I am just really, really happy, thanks to my teammates, with Real Madrid and the national team'
Full List of Ballon d'Or 2022 Award Winners
Men's Ballon d'Or 2022: Karim Benzema
Women's Ballon d'Or 2022: Alexia Putellas
Kopa Award: Gavi
Gerd Muller Award: Robert Lewandowski
Yashin Trophy: Thibaut Courtois
Club of the Year: Manchester City
Socrates Award: Sadio Mane
The Ballon d'Or 2022 podium was completed by Sadio Mane and Kebin de Bruyne, who came in second and third respectively. Cristiano Ronaldo finished 20th while last year's Ballon d'Or winner, Lionel Messi, was not even nominated for the award.
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