How Many Ballon d’Or Trophies Has Lionel Messi Won? Check Details

Currently, the Argentine-based legend is playing for the USA for  Inter Miami.

Lionel Messi in action.

Lionel Messi is one of the biggest footballers that the world has ever seen. So far in his playing career, he has broken many records both for his club and country. When it comes to Ballon d’Or awards, he has won many of them. (Getty)

Currently, the Argentine-based legend is playing for the USA for  Inter Miami, where he graced the field with a brilliant performance this season. (Getty)

After sealing the first World Cup title for Argentina, he is eyeing yet another Ballon d'Or title. (Getty)

As of now, Messi has lifted Ballon d'Or in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. He also clinched the title in 2015, 2019 and 2021. (Getty)

The Ballon d'Or is also known as 'Golden Ball' is a yearly award ceremony that is conducted to felicitate the world's best footballer for that previous season. (Getty)

It is organized by France Football and is totally different from FIFA's own award. (Getty)

It started back in 1956 and initially, it was voted originally by football journalists, but then in 2007, players from different countries in FIFA's top 100 started getting the chance to vote. (Getty)