Ballon d’Or: which players have won it the most?
Here is a list of the top 5 players who have won the most Ballon d’Or:
| Player | Awards |
|---|---|
| Lionel Messi | 7 |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | 5 |
| Johan Cruyff | 3 |
| Michel Platini | 3 |
| Marco van Basten | 3 |
1. Lionel Messi – 7 Ballon Awards
Years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021
2. Cristiano Ronaldo – 5 Ballon Awards
Years: 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017
3. Johan Cruff – 3 Ballon Awards
Years: 1971, 1973, 1974
4. Michel Platini – 3 Ballon Awards
Years: 1983, 1984, 198
5. Marco Van Basten – 3 Ballon Awards
Years: 1988, 1989, 1992
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In terms of Ballon d’Or awards, Messi currently has the edge over Ronaldo, having won the award seven times (in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021) compared to Ronaldo’s five (in 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017). Messi’s seven wins make him the all-time record holder for most Ballon d’Or won, while Ronaldo is second on the list.
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