The Norwegian dominated every competition he entered and helped his club make history. His rival devoted himself to the World Cup.
Set aside Lionel Messi, your days of dominating the Ballon d’Or are over! A new king is ready to take over your crown. His name is Erling Haaland and last season he scored a total of 52 goals in 53 games and won all major club trophies with Manchester City.
Fueled by Haaland’s insatiable appetite for goals, City chased former Premier League leaders Arsenal to win the title for a third consecutive time. He also guided them to winning the FA Cup, earning a satisfying final victory over arch rivals Manchester United.
Most importantly, Haaland inspired City to win the Champions League, the trophy he most desired and which he seemed unable to achieve until the arrival of the Norwegian, who also became top scorer in Europe’s top league.
With a list of such achievements, it is surprising why there is a need for a voting process for the Ballon d’Or this year. As it explains GOAL, no one can match Haaland when it comes to the most prestigious individual award in football. Not even Messi…
Source: Goal