Full List of Ballon d’Or Winners to date
Here is the complete list of Ballon d’Or winners with their countries, years, and ages , from Ousmane Dembélé in 2025 to Stanley Matthews in 1956. Explore football’s greatest legends and their timeless moments. Complete List of Ballon d’Or Winners The Ballon d’Or is football’s most prestigious individual prize, awarded each year to the player judged to be the best in the world. Since its creation in 1956, it has been given to legends of every generation, from the earliest pioneers of the game to today’s modern superstars. Ballon d’Or The Latest Champions (2025–2020) The most recent Ballon d’Or was claimed in 2025 by Ousmane Dembélé of France at the age of 28 . Known for his dazzling dribbling and flair, his award continues France’s proud tradition of Ballon d’Or winners. In 2024 , Spanish midfielder Rodri lifted the trophy at 28 , rewarded for his consistency and dominance in midfield, particularly with Manchester City. The year 2023 saw Lionel...