Full list: as FIFA finally released full points voted for Messi, Jorginho, Kante and others in 2021 Ballon d’Or award
It was officially confirmed that former Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi is the Ballon d’Or winner for the year 2021.
However, Messi beat Robert Lewandowski and Chelsea midfielder Jorginho to the award, as the Argentine won the award for a record 7th time.
Meanwhile, Official data on exactly how many votes each of the 30 candidates received has been released by France Football, showing a tight contest between the Argentine and second-placed Robert Lewandowski.
Final 2021 Ballon d’Or votes:
1. Lionel Messi (Argentina, Barcelona, Paris-SG), 613 points.
2. Robert Lewandowski (Poland, Bayern Munich), 580 pts.
3. Jorginho (Italy, Chelsea), 460 pts.
4. Karim Benzema (France, Real Madrid), 239 pts.
5. N’Golo Kanté (France, Chelsea), 186 pts.
6. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal, Juventus, Manchester United), 178 pts.
7. Mohamed Salah (Egypt, Liverpool), 121 pts.
8. Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium, Manchester City), 73 pts.
9. Kylian Mbappe (France, Paris Saint-Germain), 58 pts.
10. Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain), 36 pts.
11. Erling Haaland (Norway, Borussia Dortmund), 33 pts.
12. Romelu Lukaku (Belgium, Inter Milan, Chelsea), 26 pts.
13. Giorgio Chiellini (Italy, Juventus), 26 pts.
14. Leonardo Bonucci (Italy, Juventus Turin), 18 pts.
15. Raheem Sterling (England, Manchester City), 10 pts.
16. Neymar (Brasil, Paris Saint-Germain), 9 pts.
17. Luis Suarez (Uruguay, Atletico Madrid), 8 points.
18. Simon Kjaer (Denmark, AC Milan), 8 pts.
19. Mason Mount (England, Chelsea), 7 pts.
20. Riyad Mahrez (Algiers, Manchester City), 7 pts.
21. Bruno Fernandes (Portugal, Manchester United), 6 pts.
=21. Lautaro Martinez (Argentina, Inter Milan), 6 pts.
23. Harry Kane (England, Tottenham), 4 pts.
24. Pedri (Spain, Barcelona), 3 pts
25. Phil Foden (England, Manchester City), 2 pts.
26. Nicolo Barella (Italy, Inter Milan) 1 pt.
=26. Ruben Dias (Portugal, Manchester City), 1 pt.
=26. Gerard Moreno (Spain, Villarreal), 1 pt.
29. César Azpilicueta (Spain, Chelsea), 0 pt.
=29. Luka Modric (Croatia, Real Madrid), 0 pt.