Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2008 Ballon d’Or season voted Greatest in award history

Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2008 Ballon d’Or-winning campaign has been voted the greatest season in the award’s history following a public poll celebrating its 70th anniversary.

According to Daily Post Nigeria, the poll invited fans to select their favourite Ballon d’Or-winning season, with Ronaldo’s 2007–08 campaign at Manchester United finishing top.

Lionel Messi’s 2012 season claimed second place, while Ronaldo’s 2017 campaign ranked third. Messi’s 2023 triumph finished fourth, with Ronaldo’s 2016 season completing the top five.

Ronaldo enjoyed a remarkable 2007–08 campaign, scoring 42 goals in all competitions, including 31 in the Premier League and seven in the Champions League.

The Portuguese forward helped Manchester United win both the Premier League and Champions League, scoring in the final against Chelsea in Moscow.

The results underline the enduring legacy of the rivalry between Ronaldo and Messi, who accounted for all five positions in the anniversary poll, reflecting their extraordinary achievements in world football.