Paris, 24 October 2054 – Olympique Lyonnais striker Jonathan Levy has been named the World Golden Ball winner after a stellar year in which he scored 43 goals in 43 appearances, cementing his reputation as one of football’s elite forwards. The 31-year-old Frenchman edged out Fabrizio Longhi of FC Nantes and Chelsea’s Scottish star Scott Crichton to claim the game’s most prestigious individual prize.
Levy’s campaign was defined by consistency and class. With an average rating of 7.91, he led Lyon to a domestic double and starred for France on the international stage. His finishing prowess—scoring exactly a goal per game—proved decisive in securing him the accolade.
Second place went to Fabrizio Longhi, the Italian creative force from FC Nantes, who produced staggering numbers of his own with 31 goals and 36 assists in a breakout season that showcased his playmaking brilliance. Longhi’s technical artistry and vision made him one of Europe’s most feared attacking midfielders.
Completing the podium was Scott Crichton of Chelsea, whose influence in Calin Dimario’s all-conquering side was immense. The 27-year-old winger contributed 26 goals and 22 assists across competitions, driving the Blues’ domestic and European success. Though he fell short of the top spot, Crichton’s campaign reinforced his place among the finest attacking talents of his generation.
Levy’s triumph marks the first time a French player has claimed the award since 2038, a testament to both his longevity and evolution as a complete striker. “It’s an honour to stand alongside legends who’ve won this before,” Levy said at the ceremony in Zurich. “This award belongs as much to my teammates as it does to me.”
With this recognition, Levy joins an elite list of Golden Ball winners—an accolade that crowns a year of exceptional personal achievement in the global game.
World Golden Ball 2054 Final Rankings:
🥇 Jonathan Levy (Olympique Lyonnais) – 43 goals, 14 assists, avg. rating 7.91
🥈 Fabrizio Longhi (FC Nantes) – 31 goals, 36 assists, avg. rating 8.08
🥉 Scott Crichton (Chelsea) – 26 goals, 22 assists, avg. rating 7.62
As the football world applauds Levy’s brilliance, all eyes now turn to the season ahead—where Crichton, Longhi, and others will no doubt look to challenge for the next Golden Ball in 2055.