It is almost a quarter of a century since Michael Owen won the Ballon d’Or, and the story of his coronation as Europe’s best footballer belongs to a different era. Word of the young forward’s ascent ...

Three of the last four Ballon d'Or winners have been first-time champions. This five will be the next to follow your Benzemas ...

Only seven male players have ever achieved the rare feat since the inception of the Ballon d’Or almost 70 years ago.

Ballon d’Or Nominations 2025: How Are the Nominees Selected? originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Ballon d’Or is the greatest honour for a soccer player. For them it’s arguably the most important ...

Who will win the Ballon d'Or 2025? Will it be Ousmane Dembele, Mohamed Salah, or the young phenom Lamine Yamal? These are just a few of the favorite names expected to make the list for this year's ...

Vitinha is the number one Ballon d'Or candidate, according to Thomas FrankThomas Frank / @x.com/VibesFoot/Danish coach Thomas ...

If you’re a soccer fan, you’ve probably heard of the Ballon d’Or. Since 1956, French magazine France Football has awarded the iconic golden ball to the world’s best player—originally based on their ...

© Getty ImagesThe 2025 shortlist confirms a generational shift, with rising stars like Jude Bellingham and Lamine Yamal stepping into the spotlight—and legends ...

Who will win the Ballon d'Or 2025? The list of contenders for the coveted trophy has shifting as the season end nears — July 31. Here are the current power rankings, odds, list of past winners and ...

The Ballon d’Or is the greatest honour for a soccer player. For them it’s arguably the most important moment in their career, and for fans, it’s an annual debate point. Now that the nominees for the ...