It’s hard to say who will win the Golden Ball at Qatar’s 2022 FIFA World Cup. However, several early candidates are worth mentioning. In this article, we’ll share our top 5 early predictions for the trophy winner.
Vinicius Junior – Brazil
Vinicius Junior is a 22-year-old Brazilian forward who plays for Real Madrid. He scored 22 goals and assisted 20 times in 52 games across all competitions, including 37 appearances in La Liga, which made him the club’s second-highest scorer this season after Karim Benzema.
Vinicius Junior will be one of the players to watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. His pace and ability to run at defenders can cause problems for any team he faces.
Kevin De Bruyne – Belgium
Kevin De Bruyne is a player who has already proven himself at the sport’s highest level. He won his first Premier League Player of the Season award last year, and it’s easy to see why.
His passing ability and vision are second to none, and he makes up for his lack of pace with excellent positioning.
Moreover, he has an uncanny knack for knowing where the ball will be before anyone else. If he can keep up this level of performance after 2022, he’s got a shot at winning the Golden Ball.
Karim Benzema – France
Karim Benzema is one of the world’s most talented and consistent players today. His performance for Real Madrid this season has been exemplary, and he is the best candidate to win the Golden Ball at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
He scored 44 goals and dished out 15 assists in 46 appearances for Real Madrid, which no other player has achieved in Europe’s top 5 leagues this season.
The French striker, who won the Ballon Dior this season, has been instrumental in every game he played for Los Blancos. He was also instrumental in helping France win their second World Cup title back in 2018.
Lionel Messi – Argentina
Lionel Messi is in the best form of his career, with seven goals and ten assists this season. He has won the Copa America with Argentina, arguably the most competitive tournament in the world.
Messi will be looking to win his first World Cup with Argentina and has scored six goals in his last four appearances at the tournament. With an added focus on playing as a team, Messi should have no trouble leading Argentina to victory.
Neymar – Brazil
Neymar is on the verge of breaking Pele’s all-time goal-scoring record for Brazil. The PSG star has been backed with a crop of talents around him, and he will have ample opportunity to add to his already impressive resume.
Neymar is one of the best players in the world, but this is the first time we have seen him on the biggest stage like this. He will be hungry to play well and has been playing well all season long for PSG. He needs to bring that form into Qatar in 2022.
