Over the better part of the last century, eight Real Madrid legends have taken home the Ballon d’Or.
Every year, the best soccer player in the world receives the Ballon d’Or award. The prestigious honor goes to the superstar who delivered on the biggest stages for his club country. Previous winners have earned the award after playing an integral role in a winning campaign, including the Champions League, World Cup and Copa América.
In the years since the inaugural Ballon d’Or went to Stanley Matthews in 1956, players from teams across the globe have added the award to their trophy cabinets. Both Real Madrid and Barcelona are tied with the most Ballon d’Or wins (12) in history, mainly thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi’s dominance in the sport.
Beyond Ronaldo, though, there are seven other Real Madrid players who claimed the ultimate individual prize in soccer.
