Ronaldo, the G.O.A.T. who ascended to B.O.A.T. by the fans

For nearly two decades, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dominated the Ballon d'Or, winning a total of 13 trophies between them. Recently, a voting initiative by France Football allowed fans to choose the best player among multiple Ballon d'Or winners. Cristiano Ronaldo's 2007/08 season was voted the best, marking his first Ballon d'Or win. Messi's 2011/12 season came in second, while Ronaldo's 2016/17 season was third. Notably, Ronaldo Fenômeno's 2001/02 season was the first instance of a non-Messi or Ronaldo name appearing in the top rankings, highlighting the duo's enduring legacy in football history.