When did Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi last share Ballon d'Or nomination?

Rajarshi has been part of Khel Now since 2022, and he covers world football.

Published at :August 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM

Modified at :August 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi Ballon d'Or

Neither Ronaldo nor Messi has been named in the 2025 Ballon d’Or nominees list.

The two most decorated players in Ballon d’Or history are Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi has won the award eight times, while Ronaldo has won it five times.

Two football players, Messi and Ronaldo, have dominated the Ballon d’Or for the majority of the twenty-first century. Messi has claimed eight of the 13 prizes they have won together.

However, both names were missing — for the second consecutive year — when the 2025 Ballon d’Or nominees were revealed on Thursday.

Also read: Ballon d’Or 2025: Full list of nominees for all awards

A new set of young talents and other stars have been nominated for the 2025 award, whose ceremony is set to take place on 22nd September.

When was the last time Messi and Ronaldo shared a nomination for the Ballon d’Or?

In 2023, Messi received his most recent nomination for the highly desired accolade. After winning the FIFA World Cup the year before, he went on to win the award in 2023. But in 2022, he had failed to make even the 30-man shortlist.

In 2023, he managed to win the most sought-after football prize, thanks to his FIFA World Cup success in Qatar.

Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr — Cristiano Ronaldo’s last Ballon d’Or nomination came in 2022 (Photo via Getty Images)

Meanwhile, Ronaldo’s last nomination on the list came in 2022, when he was placed 20th in the standings on the final day. It was his lowest ranking since 2005.

The last time Messi and Ronaldo shared a spot on the Ballon d’Or nominees list was in 2021. Ronaldo placed sixth at the time, while Messi took home the well-regarded award.

The pair first appeared on the list together in 2007, when Messi placed third and Ronaldo came in second. Following that, both legends dominated the award as the winning recipients.

Have Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo been nominated for the 2025 coveted prize?

No, they have not been nominated for the 2025 Ballon d’Or.

When was the last time Messi was nominated for the award?

His name on the list last came in 2023, when he also won the award.

When was the last time Ronaldo was nominated for the prize?

He was last nominated in 2022.

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Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.