Ballon d'Or betting

The Ballon d'Or is, without a doubt, one of the most prestigious awards that a football player can achieve. This means that this hotly contested award is also going to feature football betting odds due to the importance of the award.

The Ballon d'Or is an annual football award presented by French news company L'Equipe.

The award began in 1956 when Blackpool's Stanley Matthews bested Real Madrid legend Alfredo Di Stefano, who would go on to win the following year's award.

Follow the performances of the world's greatest talent and browse the latest odds for Ballon d'Or betting at BetUK. Odds are likely to change throughout the year as it becomes more clear who is likely to be part of the shortlist. By the end of the year, the award will be presented to the best player.

What is the Ballon d'Or?

The Ballon d'Or is a prestigious award that is given to the best player in the world across a season.

Ballon d'Or voting works with thousands of journalists from around the world, sending their votes in, and once they are calculated, the winner, runner-up and third place will be awarded.

In modern times, journalists aren't the only people who can vote; now, captains and coaches of national teams can also cast their votes for the winner.

Ballon d'Or FAQs

How does Ballon d'Or betting work?

Odds for each player will become available throughout the year as we grow closer to the presentation. Any signals that point towards a player winning the Ballon d'Or, such as a major trophy win, would likely result in the odds being updated. You will find out who the winner is towards the back end of the year.

Which player has won the most Ballon d'Or the most?

Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d'Or a record eight awards. He is also the only player in history to have four Ballon d'Or wins in a row. Michel Platini is the only other player to have three wins in a row, while Cristiano Ronaldo is the only man to have won back-to-back Ballon d'Or's multiple times.