While Messi is number one according to The Guardian, Cristiano's incredible position

Lionel Messi had a spectacular 2022. He started the season with PSG superbly, being the main figure in the team led by Christophe Galtier. In addition, he shone at the World Cup in Qatar and finally achieved the long-awaited title. Now, after his dream year, 'The Guardian' chose him as the best athlete of the year, while the position held by Cristiano Ronaldo drew attention.

The top Ballon d'Or winner and the Portuguese striker dominated world football for more than a decade and shared every possible individual award. However, his present is different. While the 'Flea' is still enjoying what has been achieved in Qatar and looking for a new Champions League, the 'Bug' did not start his way well in Saudi Arabia.

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Now, 'The Guardian' has released the list of the 100 players who stood out the most in 2022. Lionel Messi is at the top and it is the sixth time that he has led the list since its creation in 2012. Kylian Mbappé was second and Karim Benzema completed the top three.

What position did the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo occupy?

Unlike Lionel Messi, CR7 had a discreet 2022. He could not start at Manchester United, he barely reached the quarterfinals in the World Cup in Qatar (he was a substitute in the round of 16 and quarterfinals) and ended up signing for Al Nassr from Saudi Arabia. ‘The Guardian’ indicated that the top scorer in the Champions League ranked 51st. He left the top 10 for the first time.