Top 10 Footballers that have received the most awards
Many of these players have managed to win a Golden Boot, but which players have won the most awards during their sporting careers?
Leo Messi
Ranking in first place, with 9 awards, is Leo Messi the true king of this 'top 10'. The Argentinian has won 5 Golden Balls, 3 Golden Boots and he won the prize for the FIFA World Player of the Year. Is that all...?!
Cristiano Ronaldo
Leo Messi is not the only one... Cristiano Ronaldo is right behind him. This Portuguese champion also has 8 awards: 3 Golden Balls, 4 Golden Boots and also FIFA World Player of the Year
Ronaldo Nazario
The Brazilian legend and ex FC Barcelona footballer, Ronaldo, is another well known champion. With 2 Golden Balls, 1 Golden Boot and he was FIFA World Player of the Year 3 times.
Marco van Basten
This 'top 10' doesn't forget one of the best forwards of all time. The Dutchman has five awards (3 Golden Balls, 1 Golden Boot and FIFA World Player of the Year) and he has won the hearts of many football fans.
Zinedine Zidane
The ex Real Madrid player shone during his professional career. So much so that he won a Golden Ball and FIFA World Player of the Year three times.
Johan Cruyff
In sixth position is this absolute legend. The great footballer Johan Cruyff made history by winning 3 Golden Balls. What's more he became one of the top scorers in Blaugrana.
Michel Platini
The President of the UEFA was one of the big names in French football. He stood out in his professional career and won the same number of Golden Balls as Johan Cruyff.
Eusébio
FIFA considered him to be one of the best footballers of the twentieth century. The Portuguese player won 2 Golden Boots and 1 Golden Ball.
Gerd Müller
The German forward, Gerd Müller, also won a place in history. The ex Bayern player took home 2 Golden Boots and 1 Golden Ball.
Ronaldinho
Ex FC Barcelona footballer closes the 'top 10'. The Brazilian was awarded with 1 Golden Ball and was selected twice as FIFA World Player of the Year