A lifelong fan of Barcelona, Aitana Bonmatí grew up supporting FC Barcelona and idolised Xavi Hernandez. She won the 2025 Ballon d'Or for a third consecutive time on Monday (Sep 23).

Who is Aitana Bonmatí, first female footballer to win three consecutive Ballon d'Or trophies?

Ousmane Dembele, who won a treble of the Champions League, French Ligue 1, and Coupe de France with PSG, became the latest Frenchman to win the prestigious honour, joining the likes of Karim Benzema, Zinedine Zidane, and Michel Platini.

French forward Ousmane Dembele wins 2025 Ballon d'Or, Spain's Lamine Yamal settles for Kopa Trophy

From Lionel Messi to Cristiano Ronaldo, here is a look at five male players with the most Ballon d’Or awards. The honourable list features the likes of Michel Platini, Johan Cruyff and Marco van Basten who won the prestigious award on multiple occasions.

From Lionel Messi to Cristiano Ronaldo, 5 male players with most Ballon d’Or awards

Presented annually by France Football since 1956, the Ballon d'Or is the most prestigious accolade a footballer can receive in recognition of outstanding achievements and exceptional talent.

Explained: Why Ballon d'Or is the most prestigious individual honour in football

Ousmane Dembele stands out after a magnificent season in which he filled the void left in Paris by the departed Kylian Mbappe, scoring 35 goals.

Ballon d'Or 2025: PSG star Ousmane Dembele tipped to beat Lamine Yamal to win - Report

Ballon d Or 2025 Who are the nominees When and where it will happen All you need to know about the annual football award Details inside

Ballon d'Or 2025: Who are the nominees? When and where it will happen? All you need to know about the annual football award. Details inside

No show for Cristiano Ronaldo at 2025 Club World Cup – Here’s the real reason

Ronaldo backs Champions League winner to bag coveted Ballon d’Or

Ronaldo collected the trophy in a glitzy ceremony at the Eiffel Tower in the French capital, presented by former France player David Ginola.

Ronaldo pips Messi to win Ballon d'Or for joint-record fifth time

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WION Morning News Brief, December 8, 2017

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Who is Aitana Bonmatí, first female footballer to win three consecutive Ballon d'Or trophies?

Ousmane Dembele wins 2025 Ballon d'Or, Lamine Yamal settles for Kopa Trophy

From Lionel Messi to Cristiano Ronaldo, 5 male players with most Ballon d’Ors

Explained: Why Ballon d'Or is the most prestigious individual honour in football

Ballon d'Or 2025: PSG star Dembele tipped to beat Yamal to win - Report

Ballon d'Or 2025: Who are the nominees? All you need to know. Details inside

No show for Cristiano Ronaldo at 2025 Club World Cup – Here’s the real reason

Ronaldo backs Champions League winner to bag coveted Ballon d’Or

Ronaldo pips Messi to win Ballon d'Or for joint-record fifth time

WION Morning News Brief, December 8, 2017