A few days ago, the German transfer market website took stock of the list of players who have won the Ballon d'Or, and Portugal, the Netherlands and Germany all tied for the top spot with 7 times.
Golden Globe Winners' Country Rankings:
1. Portugal: 7 times (5 times for Ronaldo, 1 time for Figo, 1 time for Eusebio)
1. Netherlands: 7 times (3 times van Basten, 3 times Cruyff, 1 time gullit)
1. Germany: 7 times (2 times beckenbauer, 2 times Rummenigge, 1 time for Gad müller, 1 time for Mateus, 1 time for Summer)
4. Argentina: 6 times (Messi 6 times)
4. France: 6 times (3 times for Platini, 1 time for Kopa, 1 time for Papan, 1 time for Zidane)