As 2023 comes to a close, FourFourTwo has meticulously compiled a list of the most influential soccer players of the past year. Notably absent from the prestigious top 100 is Cristiano Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, despite his impressive performance with Al-Nassr, where he scored 34 goals and provided 12 assists in 41 appearances since joining in January on a free transfer from Real Madrid.
Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo
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In contrast, Ronaldo’s longtime rival, Lionel Messi, continues to showcase his prowess on the field. Having secured his record-breaking eighth Ballon d’Or in October, Messi has been recognized as the sixth-best player globally by FourFourTwo.
Lionel Messi
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His exceptional contributions include leading Argentina to World Cup victory in 2022, earning him the Golden Ball award. Despite his age of 36, Messi’s skills remain unparalleled. Joining Major League Soccer (MLS) side Inter Miami in June after departing Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent, Messi has continued to shine, recording 11 goals and five assists in just 14 appearances.
TOP 10 SOCCER PLAYERS
2023
1
Erling Haaland ( Manchester City)
2
Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
3
Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) 4
Kylian Mbappe (PSG)
5
Rodri (Manchester City)
6
Leo Messi (Inter Miami)
7
Bernard Silva (Manchester City)
8
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
9
Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid)
10
Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid)
2023-12-22 02:14:14
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