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Manchester City midfielder Rodri claimed the Ballon d’Or at the Chatelet Theater in Paris on Monday, October 28, beating outright favorite, Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior, to the punch. It was a historic moment for Spain as Rodri became only the third Spaniard in history to claim the prestigious accolade since its inauguration in 1956. Real Madrid legend Alfredo Di Stefano won it in 1957 and 1959 before Barcelona icon Luis Suarez claimed the Golden Ball in 1960.
With four Ballon d’Or wins from three players, Spain is now the ninth-most successful nation in the award’s history. Continue reading to discover the top five. Let’s begin!
#5 Portugal: 7 Wins
Cristiano Ronaldo Has Won 4 Of Real Madrid’s Total 12 Ballon d’Or Awards
In fifth place, we have Portugal, with the country securing seven Ballon d’Or awards from three winners since 1956. Cristiano Ronaldo is the most successful Portuguese player, having won it a whopping five times.
Portugal icon Eusebio was the first one to fly the Portuguese flag on the Ballon d’Or podium, winning the award as a Benfica player in 1965. A whopping 35 years later, Luis Figo became the second Portuguese player to claim the win. His Ballon d’Or-winning performances came at Barcelona but he lifted the award as a Real Madrid player.
Then came the era of Cristiano Ronaldo, as he bagged five Golden Balls during a blistering nine-year spell between 2008 and 2017. He won his first one at Manchester United (2008) and the other four as a Real Madrid (2013, 2014, 2016, 2017) player.
#4 Netherlands: 7 Wins
Marco Van Basten Won 3 Golden Balls At Milan
The proud country of the Netherlands is in fourth place with seven Ballon d’Or wins. The Oranje has seen three individuals secure the most prestigious award in world soccer.
Ajax and Barcelona icon is the most decorated Dutchman of all time, having won the Golden Ball three times. He first won the award as an Ajax player in 1971 and added two more during his…
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-10-29 09:53:59
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