FIFA: Players with Most Ballon D’Ors
Ballon D’Or is an annual award given to the best player in a calendar year. Initiated in 1956, the tradition of Ballon D’Or is one of the most treasured and keenly awaited moment for a football fan. Here are the players with the most Ballon D’Ors ever.
Data Last Updated: August 10, 2022
| S. No. | Player | Years Active | Position | Number of Ballon D'Ors | Years when won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lionel Messi | 2003-2022 | Right Winger | 7 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021 |
| 2 | Cristiano Ronaldo | 2002-2022 | Left Winger | 5 | 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017 |
| 3 | Michel Platini | 1972-1987 | Attacking Midfielder | 3 | 1983, 1984, 1985 |
| 4 | Johan Cruyff | 1964-1984 | Attacking Midfielder | 3 | 1971, 1973, 1974 |
| 5 | Marco van Basten | 1981-1995 | Centre Forward | 3 | 1988, 1989, 1992 |
| 6 | Franz Beckenbauer | 1964-1983 | Centre Back | 2 | 1972, 1976 |
| 7 | Ronaldo | 1993-2011 | Centre Forward | 2 | 1997, 2002 |
| 8 | Alfredo di Stefano | 1945-1966 | Second Striker | 2 | 1957, 1959 |
| 9 | Kevin Keegan | 1968-1985 | Centre Forward | 2 | 1978, 1979 |
| 10 | Karl-Heinz Rummenigge | 1974-1989 | Centre Forward | 2 | 1980, 1981 |
| 11 | Luis Suarez | 1953-1973 | Attacking Midfielder | 1 | 1960 |
| 12 | Eusebio | 1957-1980 | Centre Forward | 1 | 1965 |
| 13 | Bobby Charlton | 1956-1980 | Attacking Midfielder | 1 | 1966 |
| 14 | Zinedine Zidane | 1989-2006 | Attacking Midfielder | 1 | 1998 |
| 15 | Gerd Muller | 1963-1981 | Centre Forward | 1 | 1970 |
Lionel Messi is the undisputed holder of this record with seven Ballon D’Ors to his name. He is followed by his long time rival, Cristiano Ronaldo who has five.
