Leo Bonucci was amongst the first batch of players named on the shortlist for the 2021 Ballon D’Or award, alongside a host of star names.
The defender was named alongside two Champions League winners in Ngolo Kante and Mason Mount, as well as future Ballon D’Or contender Erling Haaland, who may well be in contention to lift the award this time around however.
Riyad Mahrez completed the first quintet to be be nominated, with another 25 set to be announced in the coming hours.
Voici les cinq premiers nommés pour le Ballon d'Or @francefootball 2021 !
🇩🇿 Riyad Mahrez
🇫🇷 Ngolo Kanté
🇳🇴 Erling Haaland
🇮🇹 Leonardo Bonucci
🏴 Mason MountSuivez la révélation des nommés au #ballondor en direct dans @lequipedegreg : https://t.co/76jc5fl81X pic.twitter.com/wVdztJ27AH
— la chaine L'Équipe (@lachainelequipe) October 8, 2021
Will Bonucci’s heroics this summer give him a fair shout for making the top three?
Patrick
