Facts

Stanley Matthews won the first ever Ballon d’Or in 1956, being one of only four Englishman to lift the iconic […]

In 1958, Real Madrid forward Raymond Kopa was awarded the Ballon d’Or. He became the first French player to win

The 1966 Ballon d’Or remains one of the closest contests in the award’s history. It pitted World Cup winner Bobby

Eusebio is a name synonymous with footballing greatness and a man who sits amongst the elite legends of the game.

In 1988, Netherlands forward Marco van Basten won the first of his three Ballon d’Or titles. He became only the

Football has always had a spiritual and supernatural side, with jinxes, curses, and rituals integral to the game. While some

The 1972 Ballon d’Or saw a trio of Germans vying for football’s ultimate individual prize. In the process, Franz Beckenbauer

Gerd Muller is undoubtedly one of the greatest strikers in the history of football. The forward currently sits eighth on

From an early age, the Italian media dubbed Milan’s attacking midfielder Gianni Rivera their nation’s “Golden Boy.” He joined Milan

The Ballon d’Or is widely considered the pinnacle of individual achievement in football, with the award the football world’s Oscars.