Haaland Crowned Marca’s Best Footballer of the 2022/23 Season; Osimhen Ranks 8th
In a prestigious acknowledgment of their exceptional performances, Erling Haaland has been named the best footballer of the 2022/23 season by Marca’s Top 100 awards, while Victor Osimhen claimed the 8th spot on the esteemed list.
The Marca Top 100 awards, determined through votes from 115 journalists, former players, former coaches, influencers, and over 10,000 participants on MARCA.com, aims to rank the top 100 players of the season.
Erling Haaland, the Manchester City striker, emerged as the standout performer, amassing an impressive 5,631 points. His remarkable achievement positioned him 679 points ahead of second-placed Lionel Messi and 699 points ahead of third-placed Vinicius.
Despite Lionel Messi’s World Cup triumph and stellar performances, Haaland’s club accomplishments resonated strongly with voters, as 86 percent placed him in the top spot.
Vinicius, securing the third position, became the only player to feature in both editions of this esteemed ranking. While the Brazilian enjoyed a stellar individual season, Haaland’s team’s trophy haul ultimately tipped the scales in his favor.
Haaland follows in the footsteps of last season’s winner, Karim Benzema, and graciously received the trophy at Manchester City’s facilities. Kylian Mbappe in fourth and Kevin de Bruyne in fifth, Rodri occupied the sixth position.
Antoine Griezmann, Victor Osimhen, Ilkay Gundogan, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia complete the top 10, with Haaland rightfully crowned as the undisputed king of the Marca Top 100.
Marca Top 10 of 2023:
1. Erling Haaland
2. Lionel Messi
3. Vinicius Jr.
4. Kylian Mbappe
5. Kevin de Bruyne
6. Rodri
7. Antoine Griezmann
8. Victor Osimhen
9. Ilkay Gundogan
10. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
