Phil Foden

These seven Ballon d’Or nominees attained fame and acclaim via their footballing excellence. But their achievements on the pitch don’t tell their whole story….

Multiple Ballon d’Or nominee Harry Kane became England’s record World Cup goalscorer at the weekend. Here are his 13 goals revisited.

With this year’s ceremony being held in London on Monday 26 October, one of the global capitals of the beautiful game, we explore the 70-year relationship between English football and the Ballon d’Or.

Elite sports stars are not born with an elite mindset, rather it is constructed over time. From forging an extreme mental toughness to obsessing over 1% improvements, the very best view the world differently.

Multiple Ballon d’Or nominee Phil Foden was widely tipped for reatness from a young age. In order to reach the top, however, it was first necessary to go back to basics.