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:
- Victor Osimhen – 8th
- Nwankwo Kanu – 11th
- Ademola Lookman – 14th
- Finidi George – 21st
- Nwankwo Kanu (again) – 23rd
- Victor Ikpeba – 32nd
Lookman’s achievement underscores Nigeria’s growing influence in global football.
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