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Ballon d'Or: winners, records and countries with the most awards
Checked on 31 October 2026
The men's Ballon d'Or has been awarded since 1956. Messi (8) and Cristiano Ronaldo (5) account for thirteen of the awards given.
| # | Player | Country | Ballons d'Or |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lionel Messi | Argentina | 8 |
| 2 | Cristiano Ronaldo | Portugal | 5 |
| 3 | Michel Platini | France | 3 |
| 4 | Johan Cruyff | Netherlands | 3 |
| 5 | Marco van Basten | Netherlands | 3 |
Countries with the most Ballons d'Or
| Country | Awards |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 8 |
| France | 8 |
| Portugal | 7 |
| Germany | 7 |
| Netherlands | 7 |
| Brazil | 5 |
| England | 5 |
| Italy | 5 |
| Spain | 4 |
Latest winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Lionel Messi |
| 2024 | Rodri |
| 2025 | Ousmane Dembélé |
In a nutshell: Argentina and France top the country table with 8 awards each.
Sources: Al Jazeera · Which countries and players have won the most Ballon d'Or awards?. Checked on 31 October 2026.
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