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.
29. 1988/1989: Marco van Basten
The award stayed in the Netherlands as Dutch striking sensation van Basten won the award back-to-back. | AFP via Getty Images
30. 1990: Lothar Matthäus
After winning the World Cup with Germany, Lothar Matthäus was named Ballon d'Or winner in 1990. | Getty Images
31. 1991: Jean-Pierre Papin
Papin returned the award to France in 1991. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
32. 1992: Marco van Basten
The Netherlands forward won the award for the third and final time. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images