Ballon d'Or Power Rankings: March 2021

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Bruno Fernandes
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Bruno Fernandes

#7 Romelu Lukaku - Inter Milan

Parma Calcio v FC Internazionale - Serie A
Parma Calcio v FC Internazionale - Serie A

One of the best strikers in Europe right now, Romelu Lukaku has flourished at Inter Milan since leaving Manchester United in 2019. Lukaku has played a pivotal role in Inter Milan's title charge this season.

The Belgian scored two goals and racked up two assists for club and country in the month of March. He has 31 goals and nine assists to his name across all competitions this term and this could very well be his best season yet.

Lukaku has improved his overall game as well this term. He has worked on his first touch and close control and is gradually becoming a complete striker.


#6 Bruno Fernandes - Manchester United

Manchester City v Manchester United - Premier League
Manchester City v Manchester United - Premier League

Manchester United's main man Bruno Fernandes has proved yet again that he is the cog that keeps the Red Devils ticking. Manchester United's attack looks blunted in his absence and his goals and playmaking have gone a long way towards Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men having a decent outing this season.

Bruno Fernandes produced some impressive performances in March as well. He has a goal and an assist to show for and as the season trudges on, the numbers he has clocked from midfield are starting to look incredible.

Fernandes has 23 goals and 13 assists this season across all competitions and no midfielder in Europe has come close to matching him in terms of productivity.


#5 Erling Haaland - Borussia Dortmund

1. FC Koeln v Borussia Dortmund - Bundesliga
1. FC Koeln v Borussia Dortmund - Bundesliga

Erling Haaland is starting to look unstoppable and he is only 20-years-old. The Borussia Dortmund striker has quickly become the most sought after player in Europe. He is one of the most prolific strikers we've seen in recent times and has his entire career ahead of him as well.

Haaland scored a whopping six goals in March and has singlehandedly made the Bundesliga outfit look good on several occasions already this season. The Norwegian has 41 goals from 36 appearances this term across all competitions for club and country.

Erling Haaland definitely looks like he will be one of the players who will be at the forefront of the Ballon d'Or race in the years to come.


#4 Cristiano Ronaldo - Juventus

Juventus v FC Porto - UEFA Champions League Round Of 16 Leg Two
Juventus v FC Porto - UEFA Champions League Round Of 16 Leg Two

It has not been a great month for either Cristiano Ronaldo or Juventus. Juventus crashed out of the UEFA Champions League in the Round of 16 against Porto and Cristiano Ronaldo has faced severe criticism. Their shock defeat at the hands of Benevento means that their hopes of securing a 10th consecutive Serie A title are also fading.

Ronaldo still scored a hat-trick in March against Cagliari. He has 32 goals and five assists across all competitions for club and country this term. Let's not forget the fact that Cristiano Ronaldo is 36-years-old now.

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