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.
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