The Ballon d'Or winner is revealed in London on Monday, and the debate over who should lift football's most coveted award is louder than ever.
The wait is almost over. Football's most glamorous individual honour, the Ballon d'Or, will be handed out in London on Monday, and the argument over who should take it home is in full swing.
Former players and pundits have been weighing in, and the debate comes down to the same question every year: what should the award actually reward? Some voices back raw individual brilliance, the player who made fans leap out of their seats week after week. Others point to trophies and big-game moments, arguing that the best player is the one who delivers when the stakes are highest.
Consistency is the third part of the argument. A blazing run of form can grab headlines, but a full season of elite output is what separates a great campaign from a legendary one. Every contender has a case, and every case has its critics. That is why this award never fails to split opinion from the stands to the group chats.
At Afroballers, we want to hear from you. Who gets your vote, and what matters most when you pick a winner: trophies, numbers, or magic? Make your case before the envelope is opened on Monday.
