AI Predicts the Next 10 Ballon d'Or Winners
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AI Predicts the Next 10 Ballon d'Or Winners |
Each year, football’s finest gather in Paris for the prestigious Ballon d’Or ceremony. However, not everyone attends — as was the case in 2024, when Vinicius Junior notably skipped the event after being beaten to the award by Manchester City's Rodri.
Rodri had a stellar year, clinching the Premier League and leading Spain to European Championship glory over England. But a late ACL injury may have ended his chances of repeating the feat, and with Pep Guardiola's squad faltering, few City players are expected in the top five this time around.
Ballon d’Or Winners from 2014–2024
Year | Player | Club |
---|---|---|
2014 | Cristiano Ronaldo | Real Madrid |
2015 | Lionel Messi | Barcelona |
2016 | Cristiano Ronaldo | Real Madrid |
2017 | Cristiano Ronaldo | Real Madrid |
2018 | Luka Modric | Real Madrid |
2019 | Lionel Messi | Barcelona |
2020 | Not awarded | COVID-19 Pandemic |
2021 | Lionel Messi | PSG |
2022 | Karim Benzema | Real Madrid |
2023 | Lionel Messi | PSG / Inter Miami |
2024 | Rodri | Manchester City |
Predicted Ballon d’Or Winners (2025–2034)
🏆 2025 – Ousmane Dembele (PSG)
Dembele, who once struggled to meet expectations at Barcelona, has revitalized his career at PSG. With 33 goals and 13 assists in 48 games, he’s now the frontrunner — especially with a Champions League final looming.
🏆 2026 – Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)
A long-anticipated win for Mbappe may arrive in 2026, potentially powered by a stellar World Cup run. Now a Galactico, this victory would finally place him among the sport’s greats.
🏆 2027 – Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
At just 17, Yamal is already drawing global attention. With 18 goals and 25 assists in 55 games, he could become the youngest Ballon d’Or winner ever. Many view him as Messi’s natural successor.
🏆 2028 – Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
Despite years of dominance, Haaland’s Ballon d’Or might only come in 2028. Still firing in goals for City, he continues to stake his claim as one of the greatest strikers in football history.
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