Yes. Three players have won the Ballon d'Or while playing for a Premier League club: Michael Owen at Liverpool, Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United, and Rodri at Manchester City.
Ballon d'Or winners at Premier League clubs
Here are the players who won the award while at Premier League clubs.
| Year | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Michael Owen | Liverpool |
| 2008 | Cristiano Ronaldo | Manchester United |
| 2024 | Rodri | Manchester City |
Rodri's 2024 award
Rodri collected the 2024 Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in Paris on 28 October 2024. He was ranked first by 100 football journalists, finishing ahead of Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid.
His win made him the first Premier League player to take the award since Ronaldo in 2008. The Premier League also stated that when Owen won in 2001, he became, as of 2024, the last British winner.
On the 2024 shortlist, 10 of the 30 nominees played in the Premier League, and after Rodri the highest placed of them was Erling Haaland, fifth.
How the Ballon d'Or voting works
Here are the main rules behind the award.
| Category | Rule |
|---|---|
| Presenter | France Football |
| First awarded | 1956 |
| Voters | 100 journalists, one from each of the top countries in the FIFA men's ranking |
| Ballot | Each journalist picks a top 10 from the 30-man shortlist |
| Points | Places one to 10 earn 15, 12, 10, 8, 7, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 points |
| Winner | The player with the most points wins |
Other Premier League links: Yashin Trophy and the 2026 shortlist
The Ballon d'Or is the headline award, but Premier League players have also featured in the Yashin Trophy for the best goalkeeper. Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez won it in 2023 and 2024, becoming the first goalkeeper to win it in consecutive years, while Liverpool's Alisson won the first Yashin Trophy in 2019.
The 2026 Ballon d'Or shortlist includes five current Premier League players: Gabriel Magalhaes, William Saliba and Declan Rice of Arsenal, Erling Haaland of Manchester City, and Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United. Two former Premier League players are also on the shortlist: Rodri, now at Barcelona after leaving Manchester City, and Marc Cucurella, now at Real Madrid after joining from Chelsea. The 2026 winners will be announced in London on 26 October 2026.
FAQ
Which Premier League players have won the Ballon d'Or?
The list has three names: Michael Owen, Cristiano Ronaldo and Rodri. Each won it while registered with a Premier League club, which is the key condition in this count.
How many Ballon d'Or wins does the Premier League have?
It has three in total on that club-based measure. Those wins belong to three different players rather than multiple wins by one Premier League-based player.
Who was the most recent Premier League-based Ballon d'Or winner?
Rodri was the latest, taking the award in 2024. Before him, the previous Premier League-based winner was Cristiano Ronaldo in 2008.
How many current Premier League players are on the 2026 shortlist?
There are five. Arsenal supplies three of them, with one each from Manchester City and Manchester United, while two other shortlisted players are former Premier League men rather than current ones.