Arsenal star Bukayo Saka fails to make top 20 in Ballon d’Or ranking

The England international has been in tremendous form for the Gunners, helping them challenge for the title last season.

Last season, the winger played 44 games, scoring 20 goals and providing 13 assists in all competitions.

Saka has continued his consistent performance for the Gunners this season and also scored a solo goal against Liverpool in their 2-2 draw at the Emirates.

The award ceremony begins today and the France Football body have started releasing rankings of Ballon d’Or nominees.

The ranking saw Bukayo Saka take the 21st spot after his name was released on the Ballon d'Or official account on X.

The Arsenal winger was ranked 24th place last year after getting into the top 30 Ballon d’Or nomination list for the first time. 

The 23-year-old has now made the list for two consecutive years and moved three places higher than last year's ranking.

Meanwhile, his fellow countryman and Chelsea star, Cole Palmer, was ranked 25th, four places below the Arsenal star.