Real Madrid's French star striker Karim Benzema wins his first career Ballon D'Or at the age of 34.

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He beat Robert Lewandowski, Sadio Mane & Kevin De Bruyne to become the best soccer player in the world.

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In the women's division, Barcelona's Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas won the women's award for a second time.

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Here's the complete list of winners at the Ballon D'Or 2022–

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Men’s Ballon d’Or Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)

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Women’s Ballon d’Or Alexia Putellas (FC Barcelona)

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Kopa Trophy (Best U-21 men’s player) Gavi (Barcelona)

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Yashin Trophy (Best men’s GK) Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid)

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Gerd Muller Trophy (Top scorer) Robert Lewandowski (FC Barcelona)

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Socrates Award (For Player Acts Of Solidarity) Sadio Mane (Bayern Munich)

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Club of the Year Manchester City

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