Lionel Messi has 8 Ballon d'Or awards.

Quick Scoop: Messi’s Ballon d’Or Count

  • Total Ballon d'Or wins: 8.
  • Winning years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2023.
  • He holds the record for the most Ballon d'Or wins in history.

In simple terms, if you’re arguing online about who has more Ballon d'Ors, Messi sits at 8 — the all‑time record as of 2026.

TL;DR

Messi has won the Ballon d'Or 8 times, more than any other player in football history.

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