Ranking Balon De Oro 2019: A Comprehensive Analysis
The 2019 Ballon d'Or: A Close Race
The 2019 Ballon d'Or ceremony was one of the most closely contested in recent memory. Five players were in contention for the award, and each had a strong case for winning.
Lionel Messi: The Favorite
Lionel Messi was the favorite to win the Ballon d'Or, having led Barcelona to the La Liga and Copa del Rey titles. He also scored 51 goals in all competitions, including 36 in La Liga.
Virgil van Dijk: The Defender
Virgil van Dijk was the first defender to be nominated for the Ballon d'Or since Fabio Cannavaro in 2006. He was a key member of Liverpool's Champions League-winning team, and he also helped them to finish second in the Premier League.
Cristiano Ronaldo: The Juventus Star
Cristiano Ronaldo had another impressive season for Juventus, scoring 28 goals in all competitions. He also led the Bianconeri to the Serie A title.
Sadio Mané: The Liverpool Winger
Sadio Mané was Liverpool's top scorer in the 2018/19 season, with 26 goals in all competitions. He was also a key member of the team's Champions League-winning campaign.
Mohamed Salah: The Liverpool Winger
Mohamed Salah had a slightly less impressive season than Mané, but he still scored 22 goals for Liverpool in all competitions. He was also named the PFA Players' Player of the Year.
The Winner: Lionel Messi
In the end, it was Messi who won the 2019 Ballon d'Or. It was his sixth Ballon d'Or, moving him one ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Conclusion: A Historic Award
The 2019 Ballon d'Or was a historic award, with Messi winning his sixth title. It was a close race, but Messi ultimately deserved to win the award.
Ranking Balon De Oro 2019
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