The grand 67th Ballon d’Or awards unfolded in a dazzling ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France, on Tuesday, October 31.
This prestigious event marked Lionel Messi’s historic eighth win as the best men’s player, and Aitana Bonmati of Barcelona Femeni and Spain claimed the title of best women’s player.
Here is the comprehensive list of Ballon d’Or 2023 winners:
- Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi (Inter Miami, Argentina)
- Ballon d’Or Feminin: Aitana Bonmatí (FC Barcelona Femení, Spain)
- Kopa Trophy for the best male U-21 player: Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid, England)
- Yachine Trophy for the best male goalkeeper: Emiliano Martínez (Astona Villa, Argentina)
- Gerd Müller Trophy for the highest-scoring male striker: Erling Haaland (Manchester City, Norway)
- Socrates Award for humanitarian contributions: Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid, Brazil)
- Club of the Year: Manchester City and FC Barcelona Femeni
This remarkable evening celebrated the extraordinary talents and achievements in the world of football.