Ronaldo wins fan vote for Ballon d'Or of All Time
In paid voting, the first place was taken by the “Golden Ball”, received by Ronaldo in 2008. On the second line - Messi award in 2012. The results were announced two days after the 2026 Ballon d'Or, which Kane won
Cristiano Ronaldo, the best scorer in the history of football, took first place in the voting among fans for the Golden Ball of all time, according to the website of the Golden Ball award, which is awarded by France Football magazine.
Fans paid €1 for each vote.
The first place was taken by the Golden Ball, received by the Portuguese in 2008 while playing for Manchester United, when he won the English Premier League and the Champions League.
Second place goes to the Argentine Lionel Messi and his award in 2012. The third is Ronaldo's 2017 Golden Ball.
Messi in his career eight times received the Golden ball, Ronaldo – five.
The winner of the Golden Ball in 2026 was England captain Harry Kane.
