Ballon d'Or winners receive a different level of respect from those in the football world, and this year's award will soon be announced.
For players like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, Ballon d'Or titles have helped solidify their careers as two of the greatest players that have ever graced the pitch.
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25 players have been lucky enough to be named Ballon d'Or winners throughout the years, including Eusebio, Ronaldinho, and Zinedine Zidane. Today, we'll look at the players that boast the most Ballon d'Or wins and how the process works.