The men's and women's Ballon d'Or will be awarded on Monday, October 28 in Paris, with the most elite players in world football vying to be named the best.
The men's Ballon d'Or was first awarded in 1956 and was originally voted by journalists around Europe, with only European-born players eligible, but has since been expanded to include players of all nationalities. The women's prize was introduced in 2018.
