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.
25. 1982: Paolo Rossi
One of many Italian winner, Juventus star Rossi won his one and only Ballon d'Or in 1982. | AFP via Getty Images
26. 1983/1984/1985: Michel Platini
Team-mate of Rossi, Juventus and France icon become the first footballer to be named the winner for three years in a row. | Getty Images
27. 1986: Igor Belanov
Belanov was the second Dynamo Kyiv player to win the award in its history. | AFP via Getty Images
28. 1987: Ruud Gullit
The Dutch midfielder became the first player from the Netherlands to win the award since John Cruyff's back-to-back win in the early 1970s. | AFP via Getty Images