Barça Players Lost Ballon d'Or Glory

Ronaldo Nazário won Ballon d'Or in 1997 after his only season with Barcelona, but transferred to Inter that summer. Three years later, Luis Figo won the 2000 award after his Barcelona tenure before moving to Real Madrid, causing significant fan outrage. biznow.biz

History may repeat itself with Rodrigo Hernández, who could win the 2026 Ballon d'Or after leaving Barcelona, having already been recognized as the best player at the World Cup where his team also won.