The Argentinian has earned seven awards, with the inaugural prize arriving in 2009 and another new trophy added twelve years later to his growing collection.
Few would dispute Lionel Messi’s status as one of the greatest football players in history. Yet the age-old question remains: how many Ballon d’Ors has the Argentinian won in his storied career? He has collected seven in total, exceeding by two the tally of Cristiano Ronaldo, who is widely regarded as his main contemporary rival.
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The journey began in 2009 when Messi lifted the Ballon d’Or for the first time, a moment that marked the start of an extraordinary era in football. He finished the year with 473 points, while Cristiano Ronaldo and Xavi Hernandez, among others, were strong contenders that day.
In 2010, Messi captured his second Ballon d’Or in a year of remarkable consistency, again leaving Xavi and Iniesta behind in the final rankings as top finishers.
At the Ballon d’Or ceremony in 2011, Messi demonstrated that he had entered the annals of football with an enduring legacy. He won with the largest share of votes, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo and Xavi and securing his third consecutive trophy.
2012 saw Messi cement his status as a modern football king by claiming a consecutive Ballon d’Or, reinforcing a dominant period that left rivals chasing his shadow.
In 2015, the Rosary added a fifth Ballon d’Or to his cabinet, finishing ahead of Neymar and Ronaldo and continuing a string of personal triumphs that defined an era for Barcelona and the national team.
The year 2019 delivered a return to the global stage as Messi claimed his sixth Ballon d’Or after a standout season that featured league success with Barcelona, a prolific goals tally, and standout performances in European competition.
The seventh Ballon d’Or arrived in 2021, a year punctuated by a deep run of achievements for both club and country. Messi’s performances with Barcelona and his leadership for Argentina culminated in the award as he added another chapter to a legendary career.
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