One of the reasons Robert Lewandowski switched from FC Bayern to FC Barcelona was the desire to finally win the Ballon d'Or. However, the train for the upcoming award seems to have left. The attacker is already sure who will win the prize.

With FC Barcelona's premature exit from the Champions League, it was actually already clear that Robert Lewandowski would not win the Ballon d'Or. The attacker also didn't play such a strong World Cup with Poland, which put him further behind. Of course, this is not the case for Lionel Messi at all. The superstar propelled Argentina to the World Cup as Player of the Tournament and looks set to be the next Ballon d'Or winner. Robert Lewandowski thinks so too. explained Lewandowski in an interview with the Spanish sports newspaper Mundo Deportivo. Lewy is referring to Kylian Mbappé, who, like Messi, played a great tournament and a great final, but ultimately failed to win the title. There should be little doubt that Messi and Mbappé are currently the best players individually. Since both play in the same club, it can't happen that one can pull away from the other by winning the Champions League. According to this, world champion Messi has a clear advantage. "Leo is now definitely at the top because he has achieved everything that means everything to him," the Polish top attacker clarified.

Only a Champions League knockout from PSG against Bayern could still cause a little tension. The only question is who else could outshine Messi? Erling Haaland and Karim Benzema are probably the most promising candidates, but overall they hardly have a chance. As well as when the GOAT has just been able to enhance his career with the World Cup. For Robert Lewandowski it is now important to remain patient and wait for his chance next year. Benzema and Messi have proven that he is not yet too old for the Ballon d'Or title.

This article was originally published on 90min.com/de as Lewandowski copies Ballon d'Or - winner for him already clear.