Swedish Stars High Up in Ballon d’Or
- The annual Ballon d'Or gala, celebrating the worldS best football players, took place on Monday night at the Théâtre du Châttelet in Paris.
- Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, currently with Chelsea, was recognized among the top 30 women's players, ultimately finishing in 23rd place.
- Beyond the Ballon d'Or ranking, Viktor Gyökeres was awarded the Gerd Müller Trophy, recognizing him as Europe's leading goalscorer for the past season.His remarkable tally included nine goals...
Swedish Stars Recognized at 2023 Ballon d’Or Ceremony
Published September 22, 2023
Gyökeres Claims Gerd Müller Trophy, Both Swedes Honored
The annual Ballon d’Or gala, celebrating the worldS best football players, took place on Monday night at the Théâtre du Châttelet in Paris. Two Swedish players, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd and Viktor Gyökeres, were among the nominees, marking a significant showing for Swedish football.
Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, currently with Chelsea, was recognized among the top 30 women’s players, ultimately finishing in 23rd place. On the men’s side, Arsenal’s Viktor Gyökeres secured a 15th-place ranking in the prestigious competition.
Gyökeres’ Prolific Season Earns Top Goalscorer Award
Beyond the Ballon d’Or ranking, Viktor Gyökeres was awarded the Gerd Müller Trophy, recognizing him as Europe’s leading goalscorer for the past season.His remarkable tally included nine goals in six international matches and a remarkable 54 goals in 52 total appearances for Sporting Lisbon.
The Gerd Müller Trophy acknowledges Gyökeres’ consistent performance and crucial contributions to both his club and national team throughout the 2022-2023 season.