French footballer Karim Benzema, who plays as a striker for Real Madrid CF, won the 2022 edition of the Ballon d'Or, France Football announced on Monday.
The French international won the most votes for the award, ahead of Sadio Mane from FC Bayern Munich and Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City. France Football quoted the fact Benzema won the 2021–22 UEFA Champions League and the 2020–21 Nations League as the main reasons for his victory.
Alexia Putellas of FC Barcelona and Spain's national team won the trophy in the women's category.