Facts About Golden Ball, first in 1956, other features privatised by Messy

Lionel Messi is the favourite player and according to many of this trophy's winning media, as long as Robert Leandowski stands firm in the race.

Argentina has done a great year, winning the American Cup, the King's Cup and listing individual awards as feasibility and assisting.

But what are the most interesting facts about the Golden Ball? Periscope brings you some numbers you may not know.

The first Golden Ball was split in 1956 when the Blackpool Stanley Matthews won the trophy before Di Stefano and Kopa.

Most of the gold balls won are held by Lionel Messi, with currently 6 sosh (now you can/cut to do seven).

The current Golden Ball host is Lionel Messi.

Most nominations for Golden Ball have Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, with 12 each.

The first non-European player to have won the Golden Ball was George Weah, Pryscopic conveys. (The first African also).

Lev Yashin is the only goalkeeper to win the Golden Ball.

Of the clubs, six Barcelona players have won the Golden Ball, 12 times total. Today, one can be added by number.

According to states, Germany has 7 gold balls with five players, the Netherlands also has seven to 3, while Argentina has six Golden Balls with the Messin ʹ today are expected to match leaders. /Periscopi/