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.
5. 1960: Alfredo Di Stéfano
The Real Madrid superstar won the award for a third time in 1960. | Getty Images
6. 1961: Luis Suarez Miramonte
The Barcelona and Spain midfielder took the award away from Madrid for the first time in three years in 1961. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. 1962: Omar Sívor
A three-time Serie A winner with Juventus, Sívor was the first Italian to win the award. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
8. 1962: Josef Masopust
The midfielder was the first Czech midfielder to be named a Ballon d'Or winner, while playing fro Dukla Prague. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images