Cristiano Ronaldo's 2007-08 season with Manchester United is overwhelmingly leading a public vote for the greatest Ballon d’Or-winning campaign in football history. The Portuguese star currently commands 75% of the votes in the B.O.A.T. (Ballon d’Or of All Time) initiative, which celebrates the 70th anniversary of the prestigious award. Lionel Messi's 2012 season, where he scored 91 goals, is a distant second with 9%.

Ronaldo's dominant 2007-08 campaign saw him score 42 goals across all competitions, helping Manchester United secure both the Premier League title and the UEFA Champions League, while also earning him his first Ballon d’Or and the European Golden Shoe. This public poll, which closes on October 27, 2026, allows multiple paid ballots and does not confer an additional official Ballon d’Or, serving instead as a fan celebration. Other legends like Johan Cruyff and Franz Beckenbauer are also included.