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Ronaldo's 2008 Peak Leads New Ballon d'Or Fan Vote
20 Oct
Summary
- Cristiano Ronaldo leads the Ballon d'Or B.O.A.T. fan competition.
- The vote focuses on the best individual season among past winners.
- Ronaldo's 2008 Manchester United campaign is currently in the lead.
Cristiano Ronaldo is currently leading the official Ballon d'Or B.O.A.T. (Ballon d'Or Of All Time) competition, a fan vote to determine the greatest individual winning season. Supporters are backing his 2008 Manchester United campaign, which saw him score 42 goals and win the Premier League and Champions League.
The poll, launched in early October, features 10 past Ballon d'Or winners, including Lionel Messi and Ronaldo Nazário. Ronaldo's 2008 season is reportedly ahead with 62% of the votes, significantly outpacing Messi's 2012 campaign. Voting is ongoing until midnight on October 27, with results anticipated on October 28.
Ronaldo's 2008 performance marked the beginning of his consistent presence among Ballon d'Or contenders. He first won the award in 2008 and has since collected five wins. Although he has not been shortlisted for the Ballon d'Or since 2022, this fan vote highlights the enduring impact of his celebrated 2008 season.
The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony is scheduled for October 26 at London's Palladium. The fan vote's conclusion on October 27 and results on October 28 offer a separate platform for fans to compare historical individual seasons, independent of current award contention.
