ALL-TIME BALLON D’OR NOMINEES REVEALED AS FOOTBALL LEGENDS BATTLE FOR GOAT HONOUR

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By NaijaParrot | October 20, 2026 

Football legends Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Johan Cruyff and seven other iconic players have been nominated for a special All-Time Ballon d’Or award as the prestigious football prize celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2026. The nominees represent different generations of football greatness, with fans being invited to choose the greatest individual Ballon d’Or-winning season of all time.

ALL-TIME BALLON D’OR NOMINEES The 10 football legends and their nominated seasons are: 1. Lionel Messi (Argentina): 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2023 2. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal): 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017 3. Johan Cruyff (Netherlands): 1971, 1973, 1974 4. Michel Platini (France): 1983, 1984, 1985 5. Marco van Basten (Netherlands): 1988, 1989, 1992 6. Ronaldo Nazário (Brazil): 1997, 2002 7. Franz Beckenbauer (Germany): 1972, 1976 8. Alfredo Di Stéfano (Spain/Argentina): 1957, 1959 9. Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (Germany): 1980, 1981 10. Kevin Keegan (England): 1978, 1979. 


 Messi has eight Ballon d’Or titles to his name, while Ronaldo has won the award five times. Their nominations highlight their remarkable influence on football over the past two decades. However, the list also recognises legends from earlier generations, including Cruyff, Platini, Beckenbauer and Di Stéfano, whose achievements helped shape the history of the game. The special award is separate from the regular 2026 Ballon d’Or competition. According to the published report, voting closes on October 27, with results expected on October 28, 2026. 

 Rather than simply selecting the greatest footballer, the special vote asks fans to choose the most outstanding individual season among the nominated Ballon d’Or-winning campaigns. The selection is expected to spark debate among supporters over which player produced the greatest peak performance in football history. 


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