Cristiano Ronaldo’s unfortunate streak of Ballon d’Or nominations seems to continue. The ghost of a failed Ballon d’Or ...

While the Portugal captain remains one of the most decorated players in the history of the award, a remarkable pattern ...

Until 2021, the Ballon d’Or rewarded performance over a calendar year. Since 2022, it recognizes the best footballer of the season, which for this edition covers July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024.

Several Nigerian players have been shortlisted for the Ballon d’Or in the past. However, none of them has won the ultimate individual prize in football.