The 68th annual Ballon d’Or awards takes place this evening, as a host of the world’s best footballers await to see who will be crowned the winner for 2024.
One of the world’s most prestigious football ceremonies, the event will take place at Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France and will be hosted by TV journalist Sandy Heribert, with former Chelsea and Ivory Coast forward Didier Drogba joining her as co-host for the evening.
Three of the last four events have resulted in Argentina icon Lionel Messi being named as the winner of the award, but with the iconic Inter Miami not nominated this year, there is a new name that will be on the trophy for 2024.
But who has won the award each year since its inception in 1956? Here is a the complete list of Ballon d’Or winners from 1956-2023.
13. 1967: Flórián Albert
It was the turn on Hungary forward Albert to win the award in 1967. Nicknamed "The Emperor", he was one of Hungary's most loved footballers. | AFP via Getty Images
14. 1968: George Best
The Northern Ireland football icon beat off Manchester United team-mate Bobby Charlton to the award in 1969. | Getty Images
15. 1969: Gianni Rivera
Only the second Italian to win the award, Rivera was also the first AC Milan player to win the Ballon d'Or. | Getty Images
16. 1970: Gerd Müller
After finishing third the year before, the prolific striker become the first Germany to lift the prestigious award. | AFP via Getty Images