As of the latest update in 2024, a total of 45 different players have won the Ballon d'Or award since its inception in 1956. Here are some notable winners: Most Wins:Lionel Messi: 8 times (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, and 2023) Cristiano Ronaldo: 5 times (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017) Other notable winners:Marco van Basten: 3 times (1988, 1989, and 1992) Michel Platini: 3 times (1983, 1984, and 1985) Johan Cruyff: 3 times (1971, 1973, and 1974) lRonaldo: 2 times (1997 and 2002) Karl-Heinz Rummenigge: 2 times (1980 and 1981) Kevin Keegan: 2 times (1978 and 1979) Franz Beckenbauer: 2 times (1972 and 1976) Alfredo Di Stéfano: 2 times (1957 and 1959) Some recent winners include. 2022: Karim Benzema. 2023: Lionel Messi. 2024: Rodri
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13 hrs agoAs of the latest update in 2024, a total of 45 different players have won the Ballon d'Or award since its inception in 1956. Here are some notable winners: Most Wins:Lionel Messi: 8 times (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, and 2023) Cristiano Ronaldo: 5 times (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017) Other notable winners:Marco van Basten: 3 times (1988, 1989, and 1992) Michel Platini: 3 times (1983, 1984, and 1985) Johan Cruyff: 3 times (1971, 1973, and 1974) lRonaldo: 2 times (1997 and 2002) Karl-Heinz Rummenigge: 2 times (1980 and 1981) Kevin Keegan: 2 times (1978 and 1979) Franz Beckenbauer: 2 times (1972 and 1976) Alfredo Di Stéfano: 2 times (1957 and 1959) Some recent winners include. 2022: Karim Benzema. 2023: Lionel Messi. 2024: Rodri