The top 30 Ballon d'Or rankings have been released. Lionel Messi finished first, winning the award for a record-extending eighth time in his career. Manchester City's Erling Haaland finished second, while France forward Kylian Mbappé finished third. Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez finished 15th, while 2022 Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema was ranked 16th.