Top 8 Players to Win the Most Golden Balls in History

Golden Ball is awarded to the most prominent player of each year by France Football magazine, which is a milestone in every player’s career. This is also the base for deciding who are the best players in the history of the football world.

Cristiano Ronaldo

The numbers of Golden Ball: 5 (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017)

In 2017, the Golden Ball trophy was awarded to the star of Real Madrid (and now Juventus) and Portugal national football team – Cristiano Ronaldo. This helped his Golden Ball collection to reach 5 – equal to  Lionel Messi’s achievement. 

Until now, Cristiano Ronaldo has been the best player in Portuguese football history. At the same time, he was also the player who scored the most goals when playing for Real Madrid Club. 

He and his teammates helped Real Madrid Club won the La Liga championship, won the Champions League twice in 2014 and 2016, the runner-up in 2004 UEFA Champion League. Especially the 2016 Euro championship helped him become a living legend.

Before joining Real Madrid, he contributed to the success of Manchester United with a Premier League title and Champions League in 2008.

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Cristiano Ronaldo was really a talented and handsome footballer

Lionel Messi

The numbers of Golden Ball: 5 (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015)

Lionel Messi was born on June 24, 1987. He is an Argentinian player and currently playing for Barcelona and Argentina national team as a striker. 

He is rated as one of the best players of all time and in the nine-year race to win Golden Ball title with Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi used to be the only winner in this race but now Ronaldo’s achievements have been equal to Messi. Messi has achieved this prestigious title in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2015.

In his football career, Lionel Messi has won many titles with Barcelona, such as eight times to win La Liga, four times to win the Champions League. However, Messi couldn’t show his talent when playing for Argentina national football team as he failed to lead the team into three consecutive finals at the World Cup 2014, 2015 and 2016 Copa America.

Lionel Messi is always compared to Cristiano Ronaldo

Michel Platini

The numbers of Golden Ball: 3 (1983, 1984, 1985)

France has produced many football talents and among them, Michel Platini was considered the greatest footballer. Michel Platini was born on June 21, 1955, in France, he was the best midfielder in the French football history.

During his  career, Michel Platini was the best attacking player of the 1980s. His career reached the peak during the 1984 – 1985 season when he and the France national football team won the Euro championship, and soon after, obtained the UEFA Champion League championship with Juventus Club.

Michel Platini is a legendary footballer of France

Johan Cruyff

The numbers of Golden Ball: 3 (1971, 1973, 1974)

Johan Cruyff was born on April 25, 1947, in the Netherlands. He spent his best years playing for Ajax Club history. 

He played as the role of a captain and won eight times the championships in the Netherlands, 3 times the Euro championship. In addition, he also helped the Netherlands national football team get into the final round of the 1974 World Cup.

Johan Cruyff contributed a lot of his talent to the Netherlands national football team. As a coach, he led the Barcelona Club to win the La Liga championship four times and won the Euro championship in 1992. 

He was also known to be the cornerstone of Barcelona’s playing strategy. On March 24, 2016, Johan Cruyff died after a resilient fight with cancer.

Johan Cruyff was the pillar of the Netherlands national football team

Marco van Basten

The numbers of Golden Ball: 3 (1988, 1989, 1992)

Marco van Basten was born on October 31, 1964, as a Dutch coach and former player. He was one of the most remarkable football players of AC Milan. 

In his playing career, he helped Ajax Club to win the Dutch championship three times. And when playing for AC Milan, he won four Scudetto and two Euro championships. 

When playing for Netherlands national football team, Marco van Basten and his teammates won the Euro championship and he was also the best player and top scorer of the 1988 season.

Marco van Basten achieved successes as a coach and a player

Franz Beckenbauer

The numbers of Golden Ball: 2 (1972, 1976)

Franz Beckenbauer was given the title of “Emperor”, which is enough to confirm his talent and influence on not only German but also the world football. 

He was the father of the Libero position of modern football and was one of the only two people in history to win the World Cup both as a player and a coach (1974 and 1990)

In his great career, Franz Beckenbauer helped Bayern Munchen Club to win four Bundesliga Silver Discs, three times to win Euro championships and with Hamburger SV to win a Silver Disc in 1982. 

In addition, the captain Franz Beckenbauer of the West German team to win the 1972 Euro championship, the 1974 World Cup. And as a coach, he led the Germany national football team to win the 1990 World Cup.

The “emperor” Franz Beckenbauer made a lot of fans admire

Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima

The numbers of Golden Ball: 2 (1997, 2002)

Ronaldo was born on September 18, 1976, as one of the best strikers of Brazilian football as well as the world. He is known as the “Alien” as he is the only player to win all the World Cup titles: World Cup Championship, World Cup Golden Ball, World Cup Golden Shoe.

When he was in the Brazilian team, he achieved many outstanding successes. He and his teammate – Zidane- became the two players with the most FIFA Player of the Year titles, in 1996, 1997 and 2002. 

However, Ronaldo could not show his talent when playing for clubs due to the injuries he repeatedly encountered.

Ronaldo is famous for his football talent and intelligence

Alfredo Di Stéfano

The numbers of Golden Ball: 2 (1957, 1959)

Alfredo Di Stéfano was born on July 4, 1926, a former Argentine player and coach. His fame and career were closely associated with Real Madrid Club. 

Alfredo Di Stéfano and Ferenc Puskás were the best striker couple at that time. From 1954 to 1964, he and Real Madrid Club won the Euro championship five times.

However, because the Golden Ball was only awarded to European players, Alfredo Di Stéfano won this noble title in 1957 only until he became a Spanish citizen.

Alfredo Di Stéfano is one of the best strikers in football history

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