Ballon d'Or Power Rankings: February 2022

#3 Robert Lewandowski (Poland/Bayern Munich)

FC Bayern München v SpVgg Greuther Fürth - Bundesliga

Robert Lewandowski has now won the Best FIFA Men's Player Award two years in a row. He was robbed off the Ballon d'Or in 2020 when the award was canceled in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. A large section of football fans are of the opinion that Lewandowski should have won the 2021 Ballon d'Or over Messi.

But Lewandowski has kept his head down and has continued to score goals at a stunning rate. He has been extremely prolific in front of goal once again this term. The 33-year-old is certain to rewrite more goalscoring records this season.

In 32 appearances across all competitions for the Bavarians in 2021-22, Lewandowski has scored 39 goals and provided three assists. Bayern Munich are tipped to win the Bundesliga and are one of the favorites to go on to win the Champions League as well.

If he can keep this form up for the rest of the season and win the Champions League, it'll be impossible to deny him the Ballon d'Or this year.

#2 Mohamed Salah (Egypt/Liverpool)

FC Internazionale v Liverpool FC: Round Of Sixteen Leg One - UEFA Champions League

Mohamed Salah was left heartbroken a few weeks back as Egypt fell to Senegal on penalties in the final of the 2021 African Cup of Nations. The continental title would have gone a long way towards boosting Salah's credentials in the race for the 2022 Ballon d'Or.

The Liverpool forward has been in sublime form this season. He has played some of the best football of his career this term and has scored some wonderful goals as well.

The 29-year-old has entered the final 18 months of his current deal with Liverpool and is waiting for his contract situation to be sorted out. The form he is in, Liverpool should give him whatever he wants as he is one of the best in the world.

In 31 appearances across all competitions this season, Salah has scored 27 goals and provided 10 assists. The Egyptian international finished seventh in the 2021 Ballon d'Or race despite not winning any trophies. If he can add some silverware to his trophy cabinet this term, Salah might just win his first Ballon d'Or.

#1 Kylian Mbappe (France/Paris Saint-Germain)

Paris Saint-Germain v Real Madrid: Round Of Sixteen Leg One - UEFA Champions League

This could finally be Kylian Mbappe's year. The Frenchman has been one of the most in-form players in the world this season. He continues to wreak havoc in the final third with his trickery and incredible burst of pace.

Mbappe's ability to find a way through difficult situations by means of his sheer athletic ability is simply unmatched. PSG have reaped the benefits of having him lead their attack once again this term. But Mbappe is almost certain to leave the club in the summer and it will be nearly impossible for PSG to replace him.

Mbappe has been in scintillating form in the ongoing campaign. His recent stoppage-time winner against Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie was a goal of the season contender.

PSG are among the favorites to win the Champions League this term. They are well on their way to regain the Ligue 1 title as well. Mbappe will be one of France's chief weapons in attack at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and it looks like this will be the year of the crown prince of football.

In 33 appearances across all competitions for PSG so far this season, Mbappe has scored 22 goals and provided 16 assists.