“Best Ballon d’Or”: Cristiano Ronaldo leads the vote ahead of Messi with 62% of the ballots

Cristiano Ronaldo leads the B.O.A.T. fan vote, launched by the official Ballon d’Or platform and France Football to choose the greatest winning season in the trophy’s history. His 2008 season has received 62% of the votes, ahead of Lionel Messi’s 2012 season at 13% and his 2023 season at 9%. Ten players who have won the Ballon d’Or at least twice are included, among them Ronaldo, Messi, Ronaldo Nazário and Michel Platini. Voting costs one euro and is unlimited; it closes on October 27, 2026, with results due the following day.