Greatest Footballers Who Have Never Won the Ballon d’Or
Some of football’s most celebrated players have lifted World Cups, European Cups or Champions League titles yet never claimed the men’s Ballon d’Or. Thierry Henry, Xavi Hernández, Andrés Iniesta, Paolo…
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Juventus Ballon d’Or Winners: Full List by Year
Juventus has eight Ballon d’Or-winning editions under the counting method used here. Those eight awards…
Real Madrid players who have won the Ballon d’Or
Real Madrid players have won 12 Ballon d’Or awards across eight different players through 2025,…
Barcelona Ballon d’Or Winners: Every Player Who Won While at Barcelona
Barcelona has produced 12 Ballon d’Or-winning editions, won by six different players. Lionel Messi accounts…
Ballon d’Or Winners by Position: Every Winner Listed
Ballon d'Or winners have come from every major area of the pitch, but the award…
Defenders Who Won the Ballon d’Or Award
Only three defenders have won the men's Ballon d'Or: Franz Beckenbauer, Matthias Sammer and Fabio…
Which players have won consecutive Ballon d’Or awards?
Lionel Messi has the longest consecutive Ballon d’Or winning streak, with four straight victories from…
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Who is nominated for the Ballon d’Or in 2026?
The 2026 Ballon d'Or nominees were announced on September 8, 2026. Thirty players were nominated for the men's Ballon d'Or and 30 for the women's Ballon d'Or. The winners will…
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Which country has won the most Ballon d’Or?
Argentina and France share the most men's Ballon d'Or wins, with eight each. Argentina's eight all belong to Lionel Messi. France's eight are split across six different players. Winners have…
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Who Is the Oldest Ballon d’Or Winner?
Stanley Matthews is the oldest men's Ballon d'Or winner. He won the inaugural award in…
Who Is the Youngest Ballon d’Or Winner?
Ronaldo Nazário is the youngest Ballon d'Or winner in men's football history, winning the award…
Ballon d’Or Runners-Up: Complete List by Year (1956–2025)
While the Ballon d'Or is remembered primarily for its winners, the runners-up list tells an…
How Many Ballon d’Or Awards Does Lionel Messi Have?
Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d'Or eight times, more than any other player in…
How Many Ballon d’Or Awards Does Cristiano Ronaldo Have?
Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon d'Or five times. His victories came in 2008, 2013,…
Super Ballon d’Or: Winner, History and Who Won It?
The Super Ballon d'Or has been awarded only once in football history. In 1989, France…