He FC Barcelona boasts of having had six footballers who won the Ballon d’Or, just as it boasts of having a total of 12 Ballons d’Or from these players in its showcases.
The Ballon d’Or is an award that only few can boast of having won, in fact the top winner of the trophy is Leo Messi with 8 Ballons d’Or and then only Cristiano Ronaldo follows him with 4 Ballons d’Or. In addition to these two legends football, the other winners have not managed to win it more than twice, except Johan Cruyff, who was the only one who managed to do it three times.
At the club level, Spanish football can take advantage of having the only two clubs (Real Madrid and FC Barcelona) that have more than a dozen Ballon d’Ors in their showcases thanks to the players they have had in their squads. Both have accumulated 12 Ballon d’Ors, something that could be broken this year if Vinicius Júnior or Jude Bellingham win it on October 28. These two Spanish clubs are followed by AC Milan and Juventus with 8 Ballon d’Ors, and then Bayern Munich with 5 and Manchester United with 4.
Below we will show who were those Blaugrana footballers who won the Ballon d’Or, from the club’s first to the most recent:
Luis Suárez is the only Spanish footballer to have won a Ballon d’Or, achieving recognition in 1960. Nicknamed “The Architect” for his great vision of the game and his technical ability, Suárez was one of the most elegant midfielders of his time. His time at Barcelona was key for him to become a world leader. He was famous for his ability to distribute the ball with precision, and his ability to read the game made him a master in midfield. In 1960Suárez was awarded after a brilliant season in which he helped Barça win the Spanish League, standing out as one of the best players in Europe.
Johan Cruyff, world football legend, is considered one of the most influential players in the history of sport. He won the Ballon d’Or three times, two consecutively (1973 and 1974) while playing for FC Barcelona. Cruyff revolutionized football not only with his technique, speed and dribbling, but also with his tactical intelligence. In 1973was transferred to Barça from Ajax, and quickly transformed the team, leading them to win La Liga in his first season. His ability to direct the game from any position on the field made him one of football’s first great global stars. In 1974shone at the World Cup in Germany with the Netherlands national team, leading his team to the final and consolidating his status as the best player in the world.
Bulgarian Hristo Stoichkov won the Ballon d’Or in 1994, after an incredible year with both Barcelona and his national team. Stoichkov was an explosive forward, known for his competitive temperament and scoring ability. He was a key part of Johan Cruyff’s “Dream Team”, winning multiple league titles with Barça in the 1990s. 1994led Bulgaria to the semifinals of the World Cup in the United States, becoming one of the most outstanding players of the tournament. His talent for scoring decisive goals, both for club and country, secured him the prestigious award that year.
Rivaldo is remembered as one of the most talented and creative footballers who has ever played for FC Barcelona. He won the Ballon d’Or in 1999after a season in which he dazzled everyone with his technical ability, his precise shots from long distance and his ability to make unpredictable plays. That year, Rivaldo was key for Barça to win La Liga and was the team’s undisputed leader in attack. His ability to score spectacular goals and his vision to create scoring opportunities for his teammates made him an irreplaceable figure. Rivaldo was an unpredictable player, capable of defining games with his magic and incredible skills with the ball.
Ronaldinho is one of the most charismatic and talented figures in recent football history. He won the Ballon d’Or in 2005in recognition of his ability to charm crowds with his joyful and creative football. He was the main architect of Barcelona’s resurgence in the mid-2000s, leading the team to titles such as La Liga and the Champions League. With his incredible technique, dribbling and passing precision, Ronaldinho returned the smile to the Camp Nou. His style of play, full of tricks, impossible dribbles and impressive goals, earned him the respect of his teammates and the love of the fans. In 2005, his mastery of the game made him the best player in the world.
Lionel Messi is, without a doubt, one of the greatest players in the history of football, and his impressive collection of eight Ballon d’Ors is testament to his absolute dominance in the sport. Each of these awards reflects different stages of his brilliant career:
2009: It was the year in which Messi won his first Ballon d’Or, after leading Barcelona to a historic treble (League, Copa del Rey and Champions League). That year, Messi established himself as the best in the world, shining in an unforgettable forward line alongside Eto’o and Henry. 2010: Despite not having won the World Cup with Argentina, Messi continued his dominance in club football, helping Barça win La Liga and delivering memorable performances. It was his ability to stay on top that allowed him to win his second consecutive Ballon d’Or. 2011: Messi reached another level by leading Barça to its second Champions League in three years. His performances in the Champions League qualifiers, including his display against Manchester United in the final, confirmed his status as the best player on the planet. 2012: Messi broke Gerd Müller’s record by scoring 91 goals in a single calendar year. It was a crazy season for the Argentine, who amazed the world with his ability to score goals in every way possible. His fourth consecutive Ballon d’Or was a confirmation of his incredible consistency. 2015: After a brief period of dominance by Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi regained his throne as the best in the world, leading Barcelona to another treble (League, Copa del Rey and Champions League). His performance in the Champions League final against Juventus was extraordinary, and that year he left memorable performances alongside Neymar and Suárez. 2019: Messi’s sixth Ballon d’Or came after a season in which he was once again key for Barcelona, winning La Liga and standing out in the Champions League, where he was the tournament’s top scorer. Although Barça failed to win the Champions League, Messi continued to impress with his ability to finish games on his own.
Ballon d’Or winners belonging to FC Barcelona
Year |
Footballer |
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1960 |
Luis Suarez |
1973 and 1974 |
Johan Cruyff |
1994 |
Hristo Stoichkov |
1999 |
Rivaldo |
2005 |
Ronaldinho |
2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015 and 2019 |
Leo Messi |
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