Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d’Or in every single club he has played for. He is the first player to win the Ballon d’Or with three different clubs and the first player to win the Ballon d’Or outside of Europe. Here you will find information about List of the Ballon d’Or winners by club.
Since its inception, the Ballon d’Or has been won by 21 different clubs. Most European clubs dominate this prestigious award.
Only 1 club outside of Europe has won it, Inter Miami CF, an American professional soccer (MLS) club, which was made possible in 2023 when Lionel Messi won the prestigious award for a record 8th time.
Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona are tied on the list of clubs with the most Ballon d’Or wins, with only two La Liga sides having won the award.
Eight different players have won 12 Ballon d’Or titles for Real Madrid. Legends like Alfredo Di Stéfano, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Karim Benzema have all contributed to this tally.
Barcelona is level with Los Blancos with 12 wins shared by six players, including Johan Cruyff, Ronaldinho and record-breaker Lionel Messi.
Will Real Madrid and Barcelona be among the clubs with the most Ballon d’Or wins this year?
Italian clubs Juventus and Milan have both won 8/8 Ballon d’Or titles. Iconic players such as Marco van Basten and George Weah won for Milan, while late 20th century talents such as Michael Platini and Roberto Baggio won for Juventus.
German giants Bayern Munich have also won 5 Ballon d’Ors through players such as Gerd Müller and Franz Beckenbauer, underlining the club’s long-standing prominence in European football.
Having produced Ballon d’Or winners such as George Best and Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United have won more Ballon d’Or than any other Premier League club with 4 wins, while six English teams have won the prestigious award.
Smaller but historically important clubs such as Dynamo Kyiv and Hamburger SV have won the Ballon d’Or twice, and Ajax, who have produced players who have reached the pinnacle of the Ballon d’Or award, have won it once.
What is the Ballon d’Or?
The Ballon d’Or is one of football’s most prestigious individual awards, presented annually by France Football since 1956. It was initially open only to European players until 1995, later expanded to include players worldwide.
Between 2010 and 2015, it was temporarily merged with the FIFA World Player of the Year. Since 2007, players from any league or country can win the award — making it a truly global recognition.
Last Updated: April 2025
Ballon d’Or Winners by Club (Full List)
| Club | Players | Winning Years |
| Real Madrid | 8 | 1957, 1958, 1959, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022 |
| Barcelona | 6 | 1960, 1973, 1974, 1994, 1999, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019 |
| Juventus | 6 | 1961, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1993, 1998, 2003 |
| AC Milan | 6 | 1969, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1995, 2004, 2007 |
| Bayern Munich | 3 | 1970, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1981 |
| Manchester United | 4 | 1964, 1966, 1968, 2008 |
| Dynamo Kyiv | 2 | 1975, 1986 |
| Inter Milan | 2 | 1990, 1997 |
| Hamburger SV | 1 | 1978, 1979 |
| Ajax | 1 | 1971 |
| Benfica | 1 | 1965 |
| Blackpool | 1 | 1956 |
| Borussia Dortmund | 1 | 1996 |
| Borussia Mönchengladbach | 1 | 1977 |
| Dukla Prague | 1 | 1962 |
| Dynamo Moscow | 1 | 1963 |
| Ferencváros | 1 | 1967 |
| Marseille | 1 | 1991 |
| Liverpool | 1 | 2001 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 1 | 2021 |
| Inter Miami | 1 | 2023 |
| Manchester City | 1 | 2024 |
| 2025 |
Clubs with Most Ballon d’Or Titles
- Real Madrid — 12 Ballon d’Or wins
- Barcelona — 12 Ballon d’Or wins
- Juventus — 8 Ballon d’Or wins
- AC Milan — 8 Ballon d’Or wins
- Bayern Munich — 5 Ballon d’Or wins
- Manchester United — 4 Ballon d’Or wins
Note: Real Madrid and Barcelona are tied with the most Ballon d’Or titles won by players representing their club at the time.
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❓ FAQs about Ballon d’Or Winners by Club
1. Which club has produced the most Ballon d’Or winners?
Real Madrid and Barcelona are tied, each producing 12 Ballon d’Or winners.
2. Has any club outside Europe won the Ballon d’Or?
Yes! In 2023, Inter Miami CF became the first non-European club to have a Ballon d’Or winner, thanks to Lionel Messi.
3. How many English clubs have Ballon d’Or winners?
Six English clubs have produced Ballon d’Or winners, with Manchester United leading among them with 4 titles.
4. When will the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner be announced?
The 2025 Ballon d’Or will be announced on Monday, 27th October, 2025.
5. Which players helped Juventus win the Ballon d’Or?
Legends like Michel Platini, Paolo Rossi, and Roberto Baggio contributed to Juventus’ Ballon d’Or wins.
The Ballon d’Or winners by club reveal a lot about football’s biggest dynasties and the players who made history. With Real Madrid, Barcelona, and now Inter Miami and Manchester City leading the way, the legacy of these clubs continues to grow.
Which club will have the next Ballon d’Or winner? Stay tuned for the 2025 update right here!
