The 1956 Ballon d'Or was the inaugural Ballon d'Or award given to the best football player in Europe as judged by a panel of sports journalists from UEFA member countries.[1] Stanley Matthews received the award on 18 December 1956.[2][3]
| 1956 Ballon d'Or | |
|---|---|
.jpg) 1956 Ballon d'Or winner Stanley Matthews in 1962 | |
| Date | 18 December 1956 |
| Location | Paris, France |
| Presented by | France Football |
| Highlights | |
| Won by |  Stanley Matthews (1st award) |
| Website | francefootball.fr/ballon-d-or |
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- ^ Despite being born in Argentina, Alfredo Di Stéfano acquired Spanish citizenship in 1956, and would play for the Spain national team.[4]
- ^ Despite being born in Brazil, Júlio Botelho acquired Italian citizenship in 1956.
References edit
- ^ "European Footballer of the Year ("Ballon d'Or")". RSSSF. 22 October 2008. Archived from the original on 17 December 2008. Retrieved 19 December 2008.
- ^ Pierrend, José Luis (23 October 2008). "European Footballer of the Year ("Ballon d'Or") 1956". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 16 January 2009. Retrieved 19 December 2008.
- ^ "50 Ans De Ballon D'Or" (in French). France Football. Archived from the original on February 19, 2009. Retrieved 19 December 2008.
- ^ "Europe dazzled by Di Stéfano". UEFA. 22 November 2004. Archived from the original on 11 December 2008. Retrieved 25 September 2014.