Bayern Munich duo Luis Díaz and Dayot Upamecano finish outside the Ballon d’Or top 20
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15-second readBayern Munich players Luis Díaz and Dayot Upamecano finished outside the top 20 in the Ballon d’Or rankings, with Díaz in 24th place and Upamecano in 26th, according to Bavarian Football Works. The publication notes that despite their significant impact on Bayern last season, their rankings suggest voters didn't consider them among the top nominees.
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Bayern Munich players Luis Díaz and Dayot Upamecano finished outside the top 20 in the Ballon d’Or rankings, with Díaz in 24th place and Upamecano in 26th, according to Bavarian Football Works. The publication notes that despite their significant impact on Bayern last season, their rankings suggest voters didn't consider them among the top nominees. Other players like Vinicius Jr. and Pau Cubarsí finished higher despite having less impressive seasons.
The Ballon d’Or rankings are being finalized, with Bayern having two more nominees, Michael Olise and Harry Kane, expected to finish in the top 10 or possibly top 5, as reported by Bavarian Football Works. The exact final rankings for Olise and Kane remain to be revealed. This comes as Díaz and Upamecano's lower rankings have raised questions about the voters' perceptions.
Bavarian Football Works highlights the contrast between Díaz, Upamecano, and other players, noting that Vinicius Jr. finished 17th despite a less impressive season than Díaz, while Pau Cubarsí ranked 12th and Achraf Hakimi 13th. This comparison underscores the surprise at Díaz and Upamecano's rankings.
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The countdown to the Ballon d’Or award ceremony is underway, and nominees are receiving their final rankings in the lead-up to the event. For context, Vinicius Jr. of Real Madrid had a far less impressive season than the Colombian winger, yet he finished 17th. Pau Cubarsí, one of the brightest young defenders on the rise who is arguably nowhere near Upamecano’s level, came in at 12th, while Achraf Hakimi took 13th place. Objectively, Díaz and Upamecano were two of Bayern’s best players last season, and their impact on the team cannot be understated. Yet, their positions suggest that voters believe they shouldn’t even be among the nominees.
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