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- Lionel Messi now backed into 1/6 to win the Ballon d'Or this season
- Erling Haaland the only real contender in the betting market at 10/3
- We take a look at the record winners of the award
Lionel Messi now backed into 1/6 to win the Ballon d'Or this season
Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi is now as short as 1/6 with bookmakers to win the Ballon d'Or after hitting the ground running following his move to Inter Miami.
Messi in the MLS is something that was unbelievable this time last year but fast forward 12 months on and Messi has scored 3 in 2 for his new club.
The betting odds for him winning the Ballon d'Or have now gone from 8/15 to just 1/6 following his start at Inter Miami.
Paddy Power had moved Erling Haaland into 11/8 following his treble winning season at Manchester City but he's since drifted in the market.
| 2023 Ballon d'Or Winner | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Lionel Messi | 1/6 | 85.7% |
| Erling Haaland | 10/3 | 23.1% |
| Kevin De Bruyne | 40/1 | 2.4% |
| Vinicius Junior
|
50/1 | 2.0% |
What the expert says...
Erling Haaland the only real contender in the betting market at 10/3
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland looks to be the only contender for Lionel Messi this year for the Ballon d'Or with his odds at 10/3.
That still gives him just a 23% chance of winning the award compared to Messi's 85% chance according to the betting odds.
Haaland scored 36 goals in the Premier League last season breaking multiple records on the way to winning the title as well as the FA Cup and Champions League.
Erling Haaland Betting Specials: Manchester City forward now 8/1 to score 40 or more goals in the Premier League this season with further specials offered!
We take a look at the record winners of the award
Since 1956, the Ballon d'Or award has been annually presented by the French news magazine France Football.
Stanley Matthews became the inaugural recipient of the award in 1956, securing 47 votes.
This prestigious accolade recognises the player who is deemed to have had the most outstanding performance in the previous season, with the voting process involving football journalists, as well as coaches and captains of national teams.
The all-time record holders for the Ballon d'Or are as follows:
- Lionel Messi with an impressive 7 wins
- Cristiano Ronaldo with 5 wins
- Michel Platini, Johan Cruyff, and Marco van Basten, each with 3 wins.
