Balon de Oro

The Ballon d'Or is an annual football award presented by French news magazine France Football. It has been awarded since 1956 to the player deemed to be the best in the world over the previous year. The award is given to the player who receives the most votes from a jury composed of international journalists.

The Ballon d'Or is one of the most prestigious awards in football, and it is considered to be the highest individual honour that a player can receive. The award has been won by some of the greatest players in history, including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Pelé.

The Ballon d'Or is awarded to the player who has had the most outstanding season, taking into account their individual performance, their team's achievements, and their overall impact on the game.

The History of the Ballon d'Or

The Ballon d'Or was first awarded in 1956 to Stanley Matthews of England. The award was originally only open to players from European clubs, but it was expanded to include players from all over the world in 1995.

The Ballon d'Or has been awarded to some of the greatest players in history, including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Pelé.

How is the Ballon d'Or Awarded?

The Ballon d'Or is awarded to the player who receives the most votes from a jury composed of international journalists. The jury is made up of 170 journalists from 170 different countries.

The journalists vote for the player who they believe has had the most outstanding season. The player who receives the most votes wins the Ballon d'Or.

The Ballon d'Or Winners

Some of the most famous winners of the Ballon d'Or include:

• Lionel Messi (7 wins)
• Cristiano Ronaldo (5 wins)
• Pelé (3 wins)
• Johan Cruyff (3 wins)
• Michel Platini (3 wins)
• Alfredo Di Stéfano (2 wins)

The Ballon d'Or is one of the most prestigious awards in football, and it is considered to be the highest individual honour that a player can receive. The award is given to the player who has had the most outstanding season, taking into account their individual performance, their team's achievements, and their overall impact on the game.