Given that the Ballon d’Or award rightfully appears to have lost a lot of its prestige and value among true dedicated football fans, how will we establish a more respected and reliable method for collectively assessing the top players each year. What we need is a consistent benchmark for comparison, akin to how the Ballon d’Or originally functioned before it shifted towards being more of a popularity concert.

I believe FIFA the best if improved upon on certain aspects can be the solution due to its inclusivity, considering a wider range of players globally as well as its perceived transparency in the voting process as compared to ballon d’or. FIFA’s recognition of a player’s contributions to team success, emphasis on fair play, and consideration of international performance also make it a better long term measure.