FIFA World Cup Golden Ball Winners
Can you name every winner of the FIFA World Cup Golden Ball? The award is presented to the best player at each World Cup.
The Golden Ball goes to the player who lights up the World Cup — the one who carries his team, creates the moments and leaves a mark on the tournament. It's one of the most prestigious individual honours in football. From 1982 onwards, can you name every player to take home this award?
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0 / 12- 11982·Italy • Striker
- 21986·Argentina • Central Attacking Midfielder
- 31990·Italy • Striker
- 41994·Brazil • Striker
- 51998·Brazil • Striker
- 62002·Germany • Goalkepper
- 72006·France • Central Attacking Midfielder
- 82010·Uruguay • Centre Foward
- 92014·Argentina • Right Winger
- 102018·Croatia • Central Midfielder
- 112022·Argentina • Right Winger
- 122026·Spain • Central Defensive Midfielder
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