“The Ballon d'Or trophy is every player's dream. The prestigious award has been dominated by players from “Barcelona“ and Madrid's “Real“ in recent seasons, but it is predicted that the dominance of representatives from “La Liga“ clubs may come to an end in the future. Although this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, “France Football“ decided not to hold the election, we can still remember the record holders of the Ballon d'Or - football players who excelled not only on the field, but also won the most hearts and received the most votes in all the elections. The Ballon d'Or winners who received the most votes are:
10. Johan Cruyff - a total of 506 votes (triumphed in 1971, 1973, 1974, and finished third in 1975)
9. Kaka - 550 votes (won in 2007)
8. Michel Platini - 551 votes (won in 1983, 1984, 1985)
7. Franz Beckenbauer - 576 votes (in 1972, 1976)
6. Ronaldo - 600 votes (1997, 2002)
5. Virgil Van Dijk - 679 votes (second place in 2019)
4. Zinedine Zidane - 715 votes (1998, finished third in 1997)
3. Luka Modric - 837 votes (2018)
2. Lionel Messi - 2961 votes (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, second place in 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, third place in 2007)
1. Cristiano Ronaldo - 3601 votes (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, second place in 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2018, third place in 2019).
