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Has any Liverpool player won Ballon d Or?
The 2001 Ballon d’Or, given to the best football player in Europe as judged by a panel of sports journalists from UEFA member countries, was awarded to Michael Owen on 18 December 2001….Rankings.
| Rank | 1 |
|---|---|
| Name | Michael Owen |
| Club(s) | Liverpool |
| Nationality | England |
| Points | 176 |
Has a British player won the Ballon d Or?
Stanley Matthews, in the inaugural year (1956), Denis Law, Bobby Charlton and George Best are the only other Britons to win the Ballon d’Or, presented by France Football magazine to the winner chosen by a poll of 51 European journalists.
Has Gerrard won the Ballon d Or?
In his 17 seasons at Anfield, Gerrard won two FA Cups, three League Cups, the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Cup, FA Community Shield and UEFA Super Cup. He was named the UEFA Club Footballer of the Year in 2005 and came third in the vote for the Ballon d’Or.
Who has won most Ballon d Or?
Messi and Ronaldo have dominated the awards over the years, claiming as many as eleven honours between them so far. While six-time winner Messi holds the record for winning most Ballon d’Ors, Ronaldo has won it a staggering five times.
Who is the Favourite for Ballon d’Or 2021?
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi has endured a difficult year after first being refused a move away from Barcelona, only to be forced to leave despite agreeing terms on a new contract. Despite troubles in Catalonia, he remains favourite for the 2021 Ballon d’Or. Eurosport looks at his claim to the trophy along with nine other favourites.
Who won 3 Ballon d Or?
Players who have won the Ballon d’Or / FIFA Ballon d’Or more than once between 1956 and 2020
| Characteristic | Number of awards |
|---|---|
| Lionel Messi (Argentina) | 6 |
| Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) | 5 |
| Johann Cruyff (The Netherlands) | 3 |
| Michel Platini (France) | 3 |
Who won 2003 Ballon d Or?
midfielder Pavel Nedvěd
The 2003 Ballon d’Or, given to the best football player in Europe as judged by a panel of sports journalists from UEFA member countries, was awarded to the Czech midfielder Pavel Nedvěd on 22 December 2003.
Who got most golden boot?
Lionel Messi is the all time record winner of the award, having won it six times overall. He also holds the record for most goals and most points in a single season (50 and 100 respectively, in 2011–12).