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Third year for FIFA's awards
The 2012 FIFA Ballon d'Or (lit. '2012 FIFA Golden Ball'), was the third year for FIFA's awards for the top football players and coaches of the year. The
2012_FIFA_Ballon_d'Or
Annual association football award
The Ballon d'Or (French pronunciation: [balɔ̃ dɔʁ] ; lit. 'Golden Ball') is an annual association football award presented by French magazine France Football
Ballon_d'Or
Association football scheduling agreement
The FIFA International Match Calendar (sometimes abbreviated as the FIFA Calendar) is an outline agreement between FIFA, the six continental association
FIFA International Match Calendar
FIFA_International_Match_Calendar
Argentine footballer (born 1987)
footballing career, including eight Ballons d'Or, six European Golden Shoes, and being named the world's best player by FIFA eight times. He was named the All
Lionel_Messi
Argentine footballing career
performances in 2010 earned him the inaugural FIFA Ballon d'Or, an amalgamation of the Ballon d'Or and the FIFA World Player of the Year award, though his
Career_of_Lionel_Messi
International age group women's football tournament
The FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup is an international association football tournament, organized by FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association)
FIFA_U-20_Women's_World_Cup
of eight Ballon d'Or awards and three The Best FIFA Men's Player awards, the most of any player. He is also the only player to win the FIFA World Cup
List of career achievements by Lionel Messi
List_of_career_achievements_by_Lionel_Messi
Brazilian footballer (1940–2022)
Player of the Century, IFFHS: 2000 FIFA Presidential Award: 2007 Greatest Football Player, Golden Foot: 2012 FIFA Ballon d'Or Prix d'Honneur: 2013 World
Pelé
Croatian footballer (born 1985)
"The Best FIFA Men's Player". FIFA. 24 September 2018. Archived from the original on 7 November 2016. Retrieved 24 September 2018. "Ballon d'Or: Luka
Luka_Modrić
Soccer tournament in the United States
Italian playmaker Roberto Baggio, who as the reigning FIFA World Player of the Year and Ballon D'Or holder, was expected[by whom?] to be one of the stars
1994_FIFA_World_Cup
Soviet footballer (1929–1990)
world-all-time teams (including the FIFA World Cup All-Time Team and the FIFA Dream Team). In 2020 Yashin was named in the Ballon d'Or Dream Team, a greatest
Lev_Yashin
career, Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has received five Ballon d'Or/FIFA Ballon d'Or awards, the most for a European player. Widely regarded as
List of career achievements by Cristiano Ronaldo
List_of_career_achievements_by_Cristiano_Ronaldo
Spanish footballer (born 1996)
to have won the FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League, and Ballon d'Or in their career, and the only one to win the FIFA World Cup, FIFA Club World Cup
Rodri
Spanish footballer (born 2007)
Spain FIFA World Cup: 2026 UEFA European Championship: 2024 UEFA Nations League runner-up: 2024–25 Individual Ballon d’Or runner-up: 2025 The Best FIFA Men's
Lamine_Yamal
Football tournament
The FIFA World Cup is an international association football competition among the senior men's national teams of the members of the Fédération Internationale
FIFA_World_Cup
Brazilian footballer (born 1992)
votes. The 2012 season was arguably Neymar's finest with Santos. Early in the year, at 19 years old, Neymar finished 10th in the 2011 FIFA Ballon d'Or rankings
Neymar
French footballer (1931–2017)
needed] France FIFA World Cup third place: 1958[citation needed] Individual Ballon d'Or: 1958; runner-up: 1959; third place: 1956, 1957 FIFA World Cup All-Star
Raymond_Kopa
Men's football awards
France Football, the sponsor of Golden Ball and Ballon d'Or, selected the best player of the 1966 FIFA World Cup at that time with L'Équipe, and Bobby
FIFA_World_Cup_awards
Portuguese footballing career
Ballon d'Or awards. In recognition of his record-breaking goalscoring, Ronaldo received the special awards Outstanding Career Achievement from FIFA in
Career_of_Cristiano_Ronaldo
French football player and manager (born 1972)
as a player, including being named FIFA World Player of the Year in 1998, 2000 and 2003, and winning the 1998 Ballon d'Or. He coached his former club Real
Zinedine_Zidane
Men's association football team
participation in a major tournament finals was at the 1966 FIFA World Cup, which saw a team featuring Ballon d'Or winner Eusébio finish in third place. Since the
Portugal national football team
Portugal_national_football_team
Men's football tournament
The FIFA Club World Cup (FIFA CWC) is a men's association football club competition organised by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association
FIFA_Club_World_Cup
Brazilian footballer (born 1980)
regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, he won the Ballon d'Or, two FIFA World Player of the Year awards, and was named the FIFPro Player
Ronaldinho
French footballer (born 1977)
of the European Golden Shoe. He was a runner-up for the Ballon d'Or in 2003 and for the FIFA World Player of the Year in 2003 and 2004. He was named the
Thierry_Henry
famous players, with four FIFA World Player of the Year, twelve Ballon d'Or/FIFA Ballon d'Or, four European Golden Shoe and three FIFA Club World Cup Golden
List of Real Madrid CF players
List_of_Real_Madrid_CF_players
International governing body of association football
FIFA Football Coach and FIFA FIFPRO World 11. FIFA presents many other awards each year, including the Ballon d'Or (which is jointly presented with the French
FIFA
Brazilian footballer (born 1972)
goals. In 1999, he won the Ballon d'Or and was named FIFA World Player of the Year. In 2004, he was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest
Rivaldo
Dutch association football player and manager
manager. Known for his ability to play multiple positions, he won the 1987 Ballon d'Or and was a long-time Netherlands national team captain, leading them
Ruud_Gullit
Spanish footballer (born 1998)
titles, winning the Ballon d'Or Féminin in 2023, 2024, and 2025 (making her the first player to win the award three times), The Best FIFA Women's Player Award
Aitana_Bonmatí
International football competition
international youth football competition organised by FIFA; the initial edition will be for players born in 2011 or 2012. It will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, with
2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival
2026_FIFA_U-15_World_Cup_&_Festival
Video game series
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FIFA_(video_game_series)
Portuguese footballer (born 1985)
by Ballon d'Or". UEFA. 2 December 2007. Archived from the original on 5 December 2012. Retrieved 3 July 2012. "Ronaldo:Going the right way". FIFA. 17
Cristiano_Ronaldo
Football rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
both the Ballon d'Or, an award rewarded to the player voted as the best in the world by an international panel of sports journalists, and the FIFA World
Messi–Ronaldo_rivalry
German footballer (1945–2021)
level, he is one of eleven players to have won the FIFA World Cup, the UEFA Champions League and the Ballon d'Or. At international level with West Germany
Gerd_Müller
German footballer (born 1986)
as club captain. In 2014, Neuer finished third in the voting for the FIFA Ballon d'Or award behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. He was awarded
Manuel_Neuer
Spanish footballer and manager (born 1980)
third place in both the 2009 FIFA World Player of the Year and FIFA Ballon d'Or, followed by third place in the Ballon d'Or in 2010 and 2011. In 2011
Xavi_(footballer,_born_1980)
German footballer (1945–2024)
three FIFA World Cups and two European Championships. He is one of eleven players to have won the FIFA World Cup, the European Cup, and the Ballon d'Or
Franz_Beckenbauer
Spanish footballer (born 1984)
country saw him being runner-up to Lionel Messi for the 2010 FIFA Ballon d'Or. At UEFA Euro 2012, Iniesta led Spain to their second consecutive continental
Andrés_Iniesta
American soccer player (born 1985)
Winner of the Ballon d'Or Féminin and named The Best FIFA Women's Player in 2019, Rapinoe was a member of the national teams that won the FIFA Women's World
Megan_Rapinoe
Egyptian footballer (born 1992)
Season awards, finished third for the Best FIFA Men's Player in 2018 and 2021, and finished fourth in the 2025 Ballon d'Or, respectively. In 2023, Salah became
Mohamed_Salah
French footballer (born 1987)
Championship: 2004 France UEFA Nations League: 2020–21 FIFA World Cup runner-up: 2022 Individual Ballon d'Or: 2022 Marca Leyenda Award: 2023 UEFA Men's Player
Karim_Benzema
Highest honour awarded by FIFA
The FIFA Order of Merit is the highest honour awarded by FIFA. The award is presented at the annual FIFA congress. It is normally awarded to people who
FIFA_Order_of_Merit
Italian football player and manager (born 1979)
Playmaker 2012". International Federation of Football History & Statistics. Retrieved 30 January 2013. "FIFA Ballon d'Or 2012 – voting results" (PDF). FIFA. 7
Andrea_Pirlo
Women's international association football competition
The FIFA Women's World Cup is an international association football competition contested by the senior women's national teams of the members of the Fédération
FIFA_Women's_World_Cup
Italian association football player (born 1968)
Weah for FIFA World Player of the Year in 1995. He also came third in the Ballon d'Or rankings in 1994 and 2003. In 2002, he was named in the FIFA World
Paolo_Maldini
Brazilian footballer (born 1982)
country, he is one of the eleven players to win the FIFA World Cup, the UEFA Champions League, and the Ballon d'Or. In 2001, at age 18, Kaká made his professional
Kaká
Brazilian footballer (born 1976)
His individual accolades include being named FIFA World Player of the Year three times and winning two Ballon d'Or awards. Ronaldo started his career at
Ronaldo (Brazilian footballer)
Ronaldo_(Brazilian_footballer)
Men's association football team
Footballer of the Year ("Ballon d'Or") 1980". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 16 July 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2016. "FIFA Classic Player: Scifo, a
Belgium national football team
Belgium_national_football_team
Italian footballer
contest with Zidane polling 2012 points to Cannavaro's 1977. Cannavaro was also awarded the 2006 Ballon d'Or and the 2006 FIFA World Player of the Year for
Fabio_Cannavaro
French footballer (born 1991)
the final 30-man shortlist for the 2021 Ballon d'Or. On 13 February 2022, he helped Chelsea to their first FIFA Club World Cup triumph in a 2–1 win over
N'Golo_Kanté
Portuguese footballer (born 1972)
League (15). Figo won the 2000 Ballon d'Or, 2001 FIFA World Player of the Year, and in 2004 Pelé named him in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest
Luís_Figo
Norwegian footballer (born 1995)
2016 FIFA FIFPro World XI: 2016 The 100 Best Female Footballers In The World Winner: 2016 BBC Women's Footballer of the Year: 2017, 2019 Ballon d'Or Féminin:
Ada_Hegerberg
Men's association football team
title on home soil in 1984 and were led by Ballon d'Or winner Michel Platini. In 2000, the team, led by FIFA World Player of the Year Zinedine Zidane,
France_national_football_team
Belgian footballer (born 1966)
2017. "FIFA 1986 World Cup". Archived from the original on 5 June 2016. "Winnaars Gouden Schoen". "Ballon d'Or 1984". "Ballon d'Or 1990". "Ballon d'Or 1992"
Enzo_Scifo
Ukrainian footballer and manager (born 1976))
also received the Ballon d'Or. In his international career, he led Ukraine as captain to the quarter-finals in their first ever FIFA World Cup appearance
Andriy_Shevchenko
Dutch football manager (born 1962)
Time Ballon d'Or Dream Team (Silver): 2020 Barcelona La Liga: 2004–05, 2005–06 Supercopa de España: 2005, 2006 UEFA Champions League: 2005–06 FIFA Club
Frank_Rijkaard
French football player administrator and player (born 1955)
footballers of all time, Platini won the Ballon d'Or three times in a row, in 1983, 1984 and 1985, and came seventh in the FIFA Player of the Century vote. In recognition
Michel_Platini
Spanish footballer (born 1994)
on to win the UEFA Women's Player of the Year Award, the Ballon d'Or Féminin, and The Best FIFA Women's Player in 2021, becoming the first player to win
Alexia_Putellas
Brazilian footballer (born 1973)
history. In 1997, he was runner-up in the FIFA World Player of the Year and in 2002, was runner-up for the Ballon d'Or. He is primarily known for his long
Roberto_Carlos
German footballer (born 1983)
FIFPro World XI 3rd team: 2016 FIFA FIFPro World XI 4th team: 2017 UEFA Champions League Team of the Season: 2013–14 FIFA Ballon d'Or: 6th place 2014 UEFA
Philipp_Lahm
Dutch football player and manager (born 1964)
spectacular strikes and volleys, Van Basten was named FIFA World Player of the Year in 1992 and won the Ballon d'Or three times, in 1988, 1989 and 1992. At club
Marco_van_Basten
President of Liberia from 2018 to 2024
professional footballer to become a head of state, and the only African Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year winner in history, winning both awards in
George_Weah
French footballer (born 1998)
Mbappé finished as runner-up for The Best FIFA Men's Player in 2022 and finished third in voting for the 2023 Ballon d'Or. WhoScored rated him as Europe's
Kylian_Mbappé
Portuguese footballer (1942–2014)
reach third place at the 1966 FIFA World Cup, being the top goalscorer of the tournament with nine goals. He won the Ballon d'Or in 1965 and was runner-up
Eusébio
Argentine footballer (1926–2014)
at the FIFA World Cup during his career. His 49 goals in the European Cup was the highest of any player at the time. He was awarded the Ballon d'Or in
Alfredo_Di_Stéfano
Brazilian-Italian footballer (born 1991)
he represented the Italy national team. In 2021, he finished 3rd in the Ballon d’Or voting. Born in Brazil, Jorginho moved to Italy at the age of 15, and
Jorginho (footballer, born December 1991)
Jorginho_(footballer,_born_December_1991)
Argentine footballer (born 1992)
FIFA Men's Goalkeeper 2024!". Aston Villa F.C. 17 December 2024. Archived from the original on 27 February 2026. Retrieved 17 December 2024. "Ballon d'Or :
Emiliano_Martínez
Polish footballer (born 1988)
Individual The Best FIFA Men's Player: 2020, 2021 FIFA FIFPro World 11: 2020, 2021 FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball: 2020 Gerd Müller Trophy (Ballon d'Or Striker
Robert_Lewandowski
German footballer (born 1961)
West Germany to victory in the 1990 FIFA World Cup and was awarded the Ballon d'Or. In 1991, he was named the first FIFA World Player of the Year, and remains
Lothar_Matthäus
Association football club in Spain
have won a joint record twelve Ballon d'Or awards, with recipients including Johan Cruyff, as well as a record six FIFA World Player of the Year awards
FC_Barcelona
English footballer (1937–2023)
England team that won the 1966 FIFA World Cup, the year he also won the Ballon d'Or. He finished second in the Ballon d'Or voting in 1967 and 1968. He
Bobby_Charlton
German footballer (born 1951)
All-Star Team: 1981 Ballon d'Or runner-up: 1981, nominated: 1972, 1974, 1975, 1979. Onze d'Argent: 1981 FIFA World Cup All-Time Team FIFA 100 Bayern Munich
Paul_Breitner
Cases of corruption by officials and associates connected with FIFA
made covert recordings of meetings with FIFA officials, reportedly using a concealed device during the 2012 Summer Olympics. The information against
2015_FIFA_corruption_case
Emblem for FIFA national and club world champions
The FIFA Champions Badge is a kit emblem in the shape of a gold and white shield, awarded by FIFA to the reigning world champions of FIFA competitions
FIFA_Champions_Badge
Match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF
with FIFA, the award was known as the FIFA Ballon d'Or. The Best FIFA Football Awards are presented annually by the sport's governing body, FIFA. The
El_Clásico
Association football club in Portugal
for a world's best men's player award (Ballon d'Or/FIFA Ballon d'Or, FIFA World Player of the Year/The Best FIFA Men's Player) or won a continental best
Sporting_CP_(youth)
Slovenian footballer (born 1993)
for a record six trophies. Oblak was also nominated for the 2017 and 2018 Ballon d'Or awards, following his consistent performances with his club. With over
Jan_Oblak
Italian footballer (born 1978)
on 2 September as team captain. He was nominated for the 2012 FIFA Ballon d'Or and the 2012 UEFA Team of the Year for his performances throughout the
Gianluigi_Buffon
Spanish football manager and player
to score 50 league goals. In 2008, he finished third for both the Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year. Striving to compete for trophies, Torres
Fernando_Torres
Scottish footballer (born 1995)
August 2025, Weir became the first Scottish player to be nominated for the Ballon d'Or Féminin, being named to the award's shortlist of 30 players. Weir finished
Caroline_Weir
Association football club
Angolan Football Federation. On January 15, 2012, the 1999 FIFA World Player of the Year and 1999 Ballon d'Or Rivaldo, signed a one-year contract with
Kabuscorp_S.C.P.
Belgian footballer (born 1991)
prestigious FIFA Ballon d'Or award, alongside teammates Agüero and Yaya Touré. Just 18 days later, on 20 October he was revealed by FIFA as one of the
Kevin_De_Bruyne
Swiss football administrator (born 1936)
American goalkeeper Hope Solo accused Blatter of sexual assault at the FIFA Ballon d'Or awards in 2013. During an interview with the Portuguese newspaper
Sepp_Blatter
Senegalese FIFA Secretary General
senior executive. She was appointed as the first female secretary general of FIFA by president Gianni Infantino and assumed her post on 20 June 2016. Previously
Fatma_Samoura
Italian former footballer (born 1967)
named FIFA World Player of the Year and won the Ballon d'Or. In 2004, he was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100, a list of the world's greatest living players
Roberto_Baggio
Brazilian football player (born 1970)
XI in 2005, and in 2020 was included in the Ballon d'Or Dream Team. Cafu represented his nation in four FIFA World Cups between 1994 and 2006. He is the
Cafu
Men's association football team
"Hungarian Ballon d'Or winner Albert dies". UEFA. UEFA. 31 October 2011. Archived from the original on 1 November 2011. Retrieved 11 November 2011. "FIFA 2014
Hungary national football team
Hungary_national_football_team
Brazilian footballer
2010 FIFA Club World Cup. He was awarded the Serie A Goalkeeper of the Year title in both 2009 and 2010, and was nominated for the 2009 Ballon d'Or,
Júlio César (football goalkeeper, born 1979)
Júlio_César_(football_goalkeeper,_born_1979)
Dutch footballer (born 1991)
Player of the Year Award, and has finished runner-up for both the Ballon d'Or and Best FIFA Men's Player, all in 2019. Van Dijk has also been selected in
Virgil_van_Dijk
International football award
The FIFA Fair Play Award is a FIFA recognition of exemplary behaviour that promotes the spirit of fair play and compassion in association football around
FIFA_Fair_Play_Award
Argentine football player and manager (1960–2020)
scorer: 1987–88 FIFA World Cup Bronze Ball: 1990 El País Ideal Team of the Americas: 1993, 1995 FIFA World Cup All-Time Team: 1994 Ballon d'Or for services
Diego_Maradona
Bulgarian footballer (born 1966)
all time. He was the runner-up for the FIFA World Player of the Year award in 1992 and 1994 and received the Ballon d'Or in 1994. He was also named the BTA
Hristo_Stoichkov
Organization for professional footballers
2009 it merged with the FIFA World Player of the Year, which was succeeded by the FIFA Ballon d'Or in 2010 and later The Best FIFA Men's Player in 2016.
FIFPRO
Award for victors of the FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup is a trophy made primarily of gold that is awarded to the winners of the FIFA World Cup association football tournament, which takes
FIFA_World_Cup_Trophy
Association football club in Brazil
knockout rounds. Botafogo was also named as one of five finalists for the 2025 Ballon d’Or Men’s Club of the Year award, being the only non-European club in the
Botafogo_FR
Women's association football competition
"Women's round-up: November 2012". FIFA. 30 November 2012. Archived from the original on 16 December 2012. Retrieved 9 December 2012. International women’s
FIFA_Women's_Club_World_Cup
World Cup final match, held in Germany
expensive player", his honours list included a Ballon d'Or, three FIFA World Player of the Year awards, and FIFA World Cup, UEFA European Championship, UEFA
2006_FIFA_World_Cup_final
FC Barcelona's youth academy
player from La Masia to be awarded with the Ballon d'Or prize for the best footballer in Europe, and the FIFA World Player award, for the best footballer
La_Masia
Dutch association footballer (born 1984)
prestigious Ballon d'Or award and the FIFA Puskás Award, which goes to the best goal of the year, and he has also been nominated for FIFA's FIFPro World
Arjen_Robben
Norwegian football team
of the Ballon d'Or Féminin in 2018, played for Stabæk in 2012. Source: Toppserien Champions (2): 2010, 2013 Runners-up (4): 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014 Third
Stabæk_Fotball_(women)
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