Osimhen netted five times in six Champions League games last season, and individual achievements, combined with Napolis results, have allowed the 24-year-old to earn a spot in the top 10 of this years Ballon dOr. Ruud Krol finished 15th in 1980, meaning this is the best finish for a Napoli player in the history of the prestigious award. The other players included in the top 10 are Julian Alvarez, Kevin de Bruyne, Erling Haaland, Lylian Mbapp, Leo Messi, Luka Modric, Rodri, Bernardo Silva, and Vini Jr. Osimhens teammate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia finished 17th, while Inter stars Lautaro Martinez and Nicol Barella finished 20th and 27th, respectively. The post Ballon D’or Awards: Victor Osimhen makes history as he’s ranked 8th best footballer in the world appeared first on www.9jabook.ng.