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.
9. 1963: Lev Yashin
The first ever goalkeeper to be named as a Ballon d'Or winner was Soviet Union stopper Yashin. | Getty Images
10. 1964: Denis Law
While playing for Manchester United, the legendary Scotland international became the first Scot to ever win the award. | Getty Images
11. 1965: Eusébio
The Portuguese legend beat off Giacinto Facchetti to win the award, while playing for Benfica. | Getty Images
12. 1966: Bobby Charlton
Beating Eusebio by just one point, the late great Manchester United and England midfielder became the first Englishman since Stanley Matthew to win the award after helping the Three Lions win the World Cup in 1966. | National World Photo: National World