The award is expected to stay in Barcelona, even as the season’s top talent faced significant injury disruptions.
After claiming the Women’s Ballon d’Or twice, Alexia Putellas will relinquish her crown in 2023 after an ACL injury kept her out for the majority of the 2022-2023 campaign.
So, who might wear the title of the world’s best female footballer in 2023? The Ballon d’Or race this year is notable because many leading players have spent long stretches on the sidelines due to injuries. Lyon’s Catarina Macario and Arsenal teammates Beth Mead and Vivianne Miedema are among those who missed significant time, adding mystery to the contenders’ list.
With the Women’s World Cup now concluded, the discussion surrounding the Ballon d’Or has cooled down but remains influential for voters. The tournament’s setbacks and dramatic moments could shape opinions on the strongest performers of the year, making this year’s race unusually open and unpredictable.
As the nominee list was revealed on Wednesday, speculation swirled about who is currently leading the charge for the 2023 Women’s Ballon d’Or.
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