Only one African footballer has ever been named a Ballon d'Or winner. In 1995, George Weah won the prize thanks to his displays for Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan. The Liberian legend also won the African Footballer of the Year three times and is widely considered one of the greatest strikers of all time.
Only one African footballer has ever been named a Ballon d'Or winner. In 1995, George Weah won the prize thanks to his displays for Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan. The Liberian legend also won the African Footballer of the Year three times and is widely considered one of the greatest strikers of all time. Since then, no player from the continent has come top of the Ballon d'Or voting. Sadio Mane came closest to winning in 2022 when he finished in second place.
Vinicius Jr, Rodri, Jude Bellingham, etc. 'But it is a great recognition in itself. And come what may, the history books will have it that he was in the running. He is now definitely one of the top 30 players in world football. 'I think his chances are almost zero, but still great recognition for what he achieved with Atalanta and the Super Eagles of Nigeria.' A prophet is likely to have honour in his own country - or continent.
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