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World Cup Golden Ball (Best Player)

Best player of the tournament (official award since 1982; previous editions retroactively).

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At a glance

Lionel Messi leads with 2 winners. 1 winners ahead of Diego Maradona (1) — a comfortable lead. The list has 10 entries, from 2 at the top down to 1 at the bottom. The top 5 average 1.2 winners per entry. The leader comes from Argentinië.

  1. 1
    Lionel MessiArgentinië

    2014, 2022

    2
    winners
  2. 2
    Diego MaradonaArgentinië

    1986

    1
    winners
  3. 2
    Paolo RossiItalië

    1982

    1
    winners
  4. 2
    Salvatore SchillaciItalië

    1990

    1
    winners
  5. 2
    RomárioBrazilië

    1994

    1
    winners
  6. 2
    RonaldoBrazilië

    1998

    1
    winners
  7. 2
    Oliver KahnDuitsland

    2002

    1
    winners
  8. 2
    Zinedine ZidaneFrankrijk

    2006

    1
    winners
  9. 2
    Diego ForlánUruguay

    2010

    1
    winners
  10. 2
    Luka ModrićKroatië

    2018

    1
    winners
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Frequently asked questions

Which player tops "World Cup Golden Ball (Best Player)"?
Lionel Messi is number 1 with 2 winners.
What is the top 3 of "World Cup Golden Ball (Best Player)"?
The top 3: 1. Lionel Messi (2 winners), 2. Diego Maradona (1 winners), 2. Paolo Rossi (1 winners).
How many winners does Lionel Messi have?
Lionel Messi has 2 winners.

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