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Ballon d’Or: Lookman Breaks into Top 15, Joins Elite Nigerian Players

Tue., 29 October, 2024 
By: David Augustine

Ademola Lookman’s impressive performance earned him 14th place in the 2024 Ballon d’Or rankings. This feat cements his position as the third-highest-ranked Nigerian player in the award’s history.

The Atalanta winger follows closely behind Victor Osimhen, who remains Nigeria’s highest-ranked player, having secured 8th place in 2023. Nwankwo Kanu holds the second spot, finishing 11th in the 1996 rankings.

Here’s the list of highest-ranked Nigerian players in Ballon d’Or history:

  1. Victor Osimhen – 8th
  2. Nwankwo Kanu – 11th
  3. Ademola Lookman – 14th
  4. Finidi George – 21st
  5. Nwankwo Kanu (again) – 23rd
  6. Victor Ikpeba – 32nd

Lookman’s achievement underscores Nigeria’s growing influence in global football.

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