Omar Sívori

Did you know that seven winners of the ‘Ballon d'Or’ have represented more than one national team during their careers? From Di Stéfano to Nedvěd, discover the fascinating stories behind these rare cases.

When it comes to winning the ‘Ballon d'Or’, football fans often discuss what factors lead to a player being named the world’s best at the end of a season.

We take a look at which teams have provided the most players for the men’s ‘Ballon d'Or’ shortlists since the competition began.

Giants standing 2.00m tall and star players just 1.60m tall have both lifted the trophy at a ‘Ballon d'Or’ ceremony. But is there an ideal height for winning football’s top individual award?

Is winning football's most coveted individual award on the eve of a World Cup a blessing or an omen of failure? To answer this puzzle, we dive into the historical archives of the Ballon d'Or and track all the data since its creation in 1956. Discover how football's greatest award has intertwined with the fate of World Cups over seven decades.