Here we show you some of the oldest Ballon dÓr winners in football history
Can you guess the age of Luka Modric when he won the 2018 Ballon d’Or? We have gathered information from Transfermarkt on some of the best players in the world, that is, their all time achievements stats.
This article will tell you about the top 10 oldest players to win the Ballon dÓr in football history.
Oldest Ballon dÓr Winners
- Stanley Matthews – 41 years (1956)
- Karim Benzema – 34 (2022)
- Lionel Messi – 34 (2021)
- Yashin – 34 (1963)
- Alfredo Di Stefano – 33 (1959)
- Luka Modric – 33 (2018)
- Fabio Cannavaro – 33 (2006)
- Cristiano Ronaldo – 32 (2017)
- Josef Masopust – 31 (1962)
- Pavel Nedved – 31 (2003)
In 1956, the inaugural Ballon dÓr was given to English footballer Stanley Matthews at the age of 41 years. He is still the oldest player to win the prestigious award.
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Karim Benzema has won the 2022 Ballon dÓr defeating the likes of Sadio Mane (2nd), Kevin De Bruyne (3rd) and other amazing footballers at different ranks.
It is for the first time since 1998 that a French player has lifted the Golden Ball. One of hte greatest players of all time Zinedine Zidane won the 1998 Ballon dÓr following his brilliant performance in 1997/98 season.
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Cristiano Ronaldo won his 5th UEFA Champions League title in 2017. The same year, he lifted his 5th Ballon dÓr and equaled Lionel Messi’s record of five. After that, the Argentine went on winning two consecutive awards in 2019 and 2021.
Lionel Messi is the third oldest player to win the award given by the French media.
