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What Arsenal players could be nominated for the Ballon d’Or in 2023?

By James Cormack

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JULY 23: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal celebrates with teammates Bukayo Saka and Granit Xhaka after scoring their side's first goal during the Florida Cup match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Camping World Stadium on July 23, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JULY 23: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal celebrates with teammates Bukayo Saka and Granit Xhaka after scoring their side's first goal during the Florida Cup match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Camping World Stadium on July 23, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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2. Bukayo Saka

Bukayo Saka has been nominated for the 2022 Kopa Trophy. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Bukayo Saka has been nominated for the 2022 Kopa Trophy. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images) /

Back-to-back Kopa Trophy nominee Saka is certainly Arsenal’s best hope of being represented on next year’s shortlist.

The winger was the club’s leading scorer in a promising 2021/22 campaign and if Arsenal are to build upon the youthful and dynamic foundations they’ve already established this season, then Saka will certainly have a big role to play.

The England international is a bona fide superstar whose indefatigable mentality will see him reach the very top.

Saka was one of England’s brightest sparks at the Euros in 2021, and he should be at the forefront of Gareth Southgate’s attacking plans in Qatar – presuming that he continues to star for the Gunners.

The Three Lions are among the favourites for the winter World Cup, and should they enjoy a stellar tournament with Saka earning plenty of minutes, then the 20-year-old will surely make the shortlist for the 2023 Ballon d’Or award.

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