World player of the year awards, individual football honors, and legendary talents.
Test your knowledge with these top questions!
Which German player won the 1996 Ballon d'Or?
Sammer's 1996 triumph came as he helped Germany win the European Championship that summer.
Which club did Lionel Messi play for when he won his first Ballon d'Or?
Messi has won the award a record eight times, more than any other player in history.
Which country has produced the most Ballon d'Or winners overall?
Argentina's eight Ballon d'Or wins all belong to Lionel Messi, who holds the individual record.
Which forward broke Lionel Messi's run of Ballon d'Or wins in 2013?
Ronaldo finished with five Ballon d'Or trophies, second only to Messi's eight.