Think You Know Football? Try Naming Every Ballon d’Or Top Three Since 1992 – Most Fail!

Alright, here’s the deal — the Ballon d’Or isn’t just some shiny trophy gathering dust on a shelf. No, sir. Over the last three decades, it’s evolved into the ultimate benchmark for greatness, the holy grail every football maestro aims to grasp. We’re talking about the crème de la crème whose names echo in stadiums and living rooms worldwide, all vying for a title that says, “I am the very best.” Tonight in Paris, that saga continues, and while the globe waits with bated breath, how well do you think you know the titans who’ve graced the podium? Can you rattle off the last 53 legends who’ve danced on that stage in just 10 minutes? Challenge accepted? Dive into this quiz that’s as ruthless as the competition itself and see where you stand among football royalty. LEARN MORE

Football quiz time – let’s talk Ballon d’Or.

The Golden Ball, as it’s known in English, has taken on a life of its own in the past couple of decades, as the GOATs of the game battle not just for the likes of Champions League and World Cup titles but the ultimate accolade of the best individual talent on Earth – as voted for by France Football.

So with this year’s ceremony set to be awarded tonight in Paris, today’s quiz looks at Ballon d’Or podiums of the past: can you name the last 53 players to be voted into the top three over the last 33 years, in just 10 minutes?

The wait is almost over. The football world is buzzing with anticipation for the next Ballon d’Or award. While we wait, why not put your own knowledge to the test? With the help of Kwizly, we’ve lined up a series of quizzes to see if you can truly earn the golden ball of trivia.

First up, a pair of quizzes for the fans who follow their heroes at home and abroad. See if you can name every Premier League player nominated for the Ballon d’Or since 2000. Then, prove your knowledge of Samba stars by naming every Brazilian nominated for the award since 2000.

Think you’ve got a handle on the biggest names? Now for the ultimate challenge. Can you name every Ballon d’Or top 10 of the 2000s? For the truly elite, see if you can name every player who has won the Ballon d’Or, World Cup, and Champions League.

Finally, for one last test of your golden knowledge, can you tell us whether each of these players have won the Ballon d’Or? Ready to see how you stack up against the best? Sign up to our newsletter for daily quizzes, too!