Erling Haaland is a leading contender for the 2023 Ballon d’Or.
The Manchester City striker hit 52 goals across all competitions last season as he helped Manchester City win the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup – completing a treble only done once in history before last season.
Haaland also broke countless Premier League records, including most goals in a single season despite playing four fewer games than the previous record holders.
However, Lionel Messi won the 2022 World Cup with Argentina in December so he is also among the favourites to win.
And now, speaking about the award recently, Aston Villa and Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez has insisted that Lionel Messi will win the Ballon d’Or.
“We know who’s going to win the Ballon d’Or: my mate Messi. I’m just proud to be in there,” Martinez said.
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