Facts

After an incredible 1980 season, that was twice as good as his best season prior to his first Ballon d’Or, […]

In the year 1980, the football world witnessed the crowning of a true legend, as Karl-Heinz Rummenigge claimed the Ballon

Paolo Rossi’s 1982 Ballon d’Or win is a story of one man who overcame adversity and against all odds rose

Franz Beckenbauer is considered one of the best defenders in the history of world football. The German is also credited

It was the year that Ruud Gullit finally gained ultimate recognition as Europe’s finest talent. He became only the second

Igor Belanov’s 1986 Ballon d’Or win remains only the third time in which a player from the Soviet Union has

A storied rivalry, one that will forever be etched into football folklore as an iconic matchup. A game that brings

Hristo Stoichkov was the first ever Bulgarian to win the Ballon d’Or. He was also only the third Barcelona player

George Weah’s 1995 Ballon d’Or win was more than just a story of individual triumph. It represented a change for

When Luis Figo won the 2000 Ballon d’Or, he became only the second Portuguese player to claim the award since