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Cristiano Ronaldo voted greatest Ballon d'Or winner of all time

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 7:38 PM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo voted greatest Ballon d'Or winner of all time

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo, specifically the 2008 version, has been voted the greatest Ballon d'Or winner of all time. The announcement was made on October 28 on the award's official website, utilizing the acronym B.O.A.T. (Ballon d'Or of All Time). The public vote included all players who have won the Ballon d'Or at least twice, with Ronaldo's 2008 accolade recognized for his significant contribution to Manchester United’s 2008 Champions League victory. The top 12 rankings primarily featured Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, illustrating the dominance of these two players in the award's history.

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By the Numbers

•Ronaldo won his first Ballon d'Or in 2008.
•The B.O.A.T. rankings were announced on October 28.
•Public voting involved significant participation, with many fans voting multiple times.
•The top 12 Ballon d'Or rankings mix Ronaldo and Messi throughout their careers.
•Ronaldo helped Manchester United win the Champions League in 2008.

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What they're saying

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The 2008 'version' of Cristiano Ronaldo has been voted the Ballon d'Or winner of all time.The announcement was made on Wednesday (28) on the award's official website, which uses the acronym B.O.A.T. (...
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