The 68th annual Ballon d’Or awards takes place this evening, as a host of the world’s best footballers await to see who will be crowned the winner for 2024.
One of the world’s most prestigious football ceremonies, the event will take place at Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France and will be hosted by TV journalist Sandy Heribert, with former Chelsea and Ivory Coast forward Didier Drogba joining her as co-host for the evening.
Three of the last four events have resulted in Argentina icon Lionel Messi being named as the winner of the award, but with the iconic Inter Miami not nominated this year, there is a new name that will be on the trophy for 2024.
But who has won the award each year since its inception in 1956? Here is a the complete list of Ballon d’Or winners from 1956-2023.
5. 1960: Alfredo Di Stéfano
The Real Madrid superstar won the award for a third time in 1960. | Getty Images
6. 1961: Luis Suarez Miramonte
The Barcelona and Spain midfielder took the award away from Madrid for the first time in three years in 1961. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. 1962: Omar Sívor
A three-time Serie A winner with Juventus, Sívor was the first Italian to win the award. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
8. 1962: Josef Masopust
The midfielder was the first Czech midfielder to be named a Ballon d'Or winner, while playing fro Dukla Prague. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images