Highlights

  • Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d'Or an incredible eight times, solidifying his legacy as the greatest player in its history.
  • With Messi now plying his trade at Inter Miami, his win in 2023 could be the final Ballon d'Or of his career.
  • Marseille, Liverpool, Ferencvaros, Dynamo Moscow, Dukla Prague, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Borussia Dortmund, Blackpool, Benfica, and Paris Saint-Germain have all had one Ballon d'Or winner in their history.