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The 2023 Ballon d'Or (French: Ballon d'Or) was the 67th annual ceremony of the Ballon d'Or, presented by France Football, recognising the best footballers in the world in the 2022-23 season. For the second time in the history of the award, it was given based on the results of the season instead of the calendar year. The nominees for the ceremony were announced on 23 August 2023.

Ballon d'Or
The nominees for the award were announced on 23 August 2023. Five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo was not nominated for the award for the first time since 2005. For the second time since 2007, all three players who reached the podium did it for the first time.

Ballon d'Or Féminin
The nominees for the award were announced on 23 August 2023.

Kopa Trophy
The nominees for the award were announced on 23 August 2023.

Yashin Trophy
The nominees for the award were announced on 23 August 2023.

Gerd Müller Trophy
The award was previously known as the Striker of the Year. It was renamed as the Gerd Müller Trophy after German striker Gerd Müller died in August 2021.