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Barcelona and Real Madrid are tied on 12 Ballon d'Or wins apiece, underlining how often players from both clubs have shaped the award's history.
Barcelona's 12 winners
Lionel Messi accounts for six of Barcelona's wins, while Johan Cruyff won it twice. Ronaldinho, Hristo Stoichkov, Luis Suarez and Rivaldo each add one title to the total.
Real Madrid's 12 winners
Cristiano Ronaldo leads Real Madrid's list with four Ballon d'Ors. Alfredo Di Stefano won it twice, and Karim Benzema, Fabio Cannavaro, Ronaldo Nazario, Luis Figo, Raymond Kopa and Luka Modric each won once while at the club.
The equal tally leaves both sides one title away from 13, which has drawn attention towards the next generation of players who could move the count on. Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe are the names most often brought into that conversation.
Yamal has emerged as one of Barcelona's leading young players in recent seasons, while Mbappe remains a regular contender in Ballon d'Or discussions when his individual and team form are strong.