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Ronaldo Tops Messi in Fan Vote for All-Time GOAT Award
28 Oct
Summary
- Ronaldo's 2008 season won the fan vote for the inaugural B.O.A.T. award.
- Messi's 2012 season placed second in the fan-driven award.
- Fans paid €1 per vote, with some casting multiple entries.
Cristiano Ronaldo has emerged victorious in the fan vote for the inaugural B.O.A.T. (Best of All-Time) award, an honor established to recognize the greatest Ballon d'Or winner. Ronaldo's remarkable 2008 season, during which he scored 42 goals for Manchester United and led them to Premier League and Champions League triumphs, was crowned the best.
Lionel Messi's standout 2012 season secured the second position in this fan-driven poll. The voting period opened on October 1 and concluded on October 27, shortly after the 2026 Ballon d'Or winners were announced in London. Fans had the opportunity to vote multiple times for a fee of €1 per entry.
More than 5,000 voters cast ballots more than once, with some participating up to 26 times. The final results saw Ronaldo and Messi dominating the top positions, occupying the first 12 spots. Other notable winners like Ronaldo Nazário, Kevin Keegan, Johan Cruyff, Michel Platini, Franz Beckenbauer, and Marco van Basten also featured in the extensive list of top Ballon d'Or seasons.
