History of Ballon d'Or Winners: Men, Women, and Teams Crowned Since 1956

The Ballon d'Or, an annual football award established in 1956 by France Football magazine to recognize the best individual performance in the sport, has seen various players, both men and women, and teams being crowned winners over the years. Initially limited to European players, the eligibility criteria expanded in 1995 to include players from European clubs and later extended worldwide in 2007.

The award, which briefly merged with the FIFA World Player of the Year from 2010 to 2015, returned to its original format in 2020. The article highlights the history of the Ballon d'Or, detailing the different eras in which players have been honored and the total number of players who have won the prestigious award since its inception.