The 69th Ballon d’Or awards will take place this on Monday in Paris, as the world’s biggest talents join together to celebrate the best players on the planet across the calendar year.
Taking place at the Théâtre du Châtelet, the awards ceremony will be hosting by popular TV personality Kate Scott, with ex-Netherlands and Chelsea star Ruud Gullit as her co-host. Last year’s winner Rodri will be forced to hand over his trophy, with the Manchester City midfielder’s last year ruined by an ACL.
Three of the last five events have resulted in Argentina legend Lionel Messi winning the prestigious trophy, but with the iconic Inter Miami not in the running again this year, a new name could be etched on on the trophy for 2024.
Paris Saint-Germain Ousmane Dembele is the favourite, though, Mohamed Salah and teenager superstar Lamine Yamal could spring a surprise after their outstanding seasons for Liverpool and Barcelona respectively. But who has won the award each year since its beginnings in 1956?
Here is a the complete list of Ballon d’Or winners from 1956 to 2024, including how many times they have won the award.
49. 2009/2010/2011/2012: Lionel Messi
The Argentinian was the very first player to win the award four times in a row between 2009 and 2012. | Getty Images
50. 2013/2014 - Cristiano Ronaldo
The Portuguese legend won 27.99% of the vote to stop Lionel Messi winning his fifth Ballon d'Or in a row to claim his second. He won his third a year later. | AFP via Getty Images
52. 2016/2017: Cristiano Ronaldo
The Real Madrid man won his fourth and fifth Ballon d'Or back-to-back in 2016 and 2017. | Getty Images