Football legends with the most Ballon d’Or wins
Lionel Messi to Cristiano Ronaldo: Football legends with the most Ballon d’Or wins.
September 22, 2025 / 18:44 IST
2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony will take place in Paris. Here is a look at the players with most number of Golden Balls.
Lionel Messi leads history with 8 Ballon d’Ors, dominating world football across three decades.
Cristiano Ronaldo follows with 5 awards, showcasing consistency at Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus.
Michel Platini claimed 3 straight Ballon d’Ors in the 1980s, cementing his status as France’s first true football icon. (Photo: X)
Johan Cruyff, also with 3 wins, revolutionized the game with “Total Football” at Ajax and Barcelona. (Photo: X)
Marco van Basten earned 3 awards, remembered for his elegance, goals, and legendary strikes for AC Milan and the Netherlands. (Photo: X)
Other greats like Beckenbauer, Ronaldo Nazário, Di Stéfano, and Rummenigge each won 2 Ballon d’Ors, marking their football legacy.
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