Ballon d’Or? I think i have a chance this year.

Manchester city forward Erling Haaland, being a top candidate to win this year Ballon d’or award alongside world champion Lionel Messi from a list of 30 nominees which will be awarded in this month in France, has shown his faith in beating up Messi for the award.

The player in an interview when he was asked about the possibility of winning this award he had this to say. Ballon d’Or? “I trust myself. I know I can improve a lot and I’m still young, but I think I have a chance this year.”

Haaland has been on top form without forgetting he has already scored six league goals this season in four matches. The player also completed a treble last season.

Here are the stats used for Ballon d’or nominations from August 1 2022 to 31st July 2023

• Goals 56
• Assists 10
• 11 man of the match performance
• UCL trophy
• FA trophy
• Premier league trophy
• PFA player of the year
• UCL top scorer
• Golden boot