![]() A Brief History Of FIFA Ballon d'Or The FIFA Ballon d'Or is an association football award given annually to the player who is considered to perform the best in the previous season. It is awarded based on votes by coaches and captains of international teams, as well as journalists from around the world. The award started in 2010 after France Football's Ballon d'Or and the FIFA World Player of the Year award were merged. |
Previous Winners Of FIFA Ballon d'Or Year 2010 Player 1st - Lionel Messi 2nd - Cristiano Ronaldo 3rd - Xavi Club Barcelona Barcelona Barcelona Nationality Argentina Spain Spain |