The BOAT (Ballon d'Or of All Time) poll, marking the 70th anniversary of the Ballon d'Or, invites fans to select the greatest winner in its history. Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo currently dominates the voting, with his 2008 Ballon d'Or triumph, achieved during his time at Manchester United, securing a significant 75% of the votes. This award followed a season where he won the Premier League and UEFA Champions League.

Argentina's Lionel Messi's 2012 Ballon d'Or, recognizing his record 91 goals, holds second place with nine percent. Ronaldo also occupies third place with his 2017 win for Real Madrid, receiving six percent. The shortlist of 10 players who have won the Ballon d'Or at least twice includes legends like Johan Cruyff, Michel Platini, Marco van Basten, Alfredo Di Stefano, Franz Beckenbauer, Kevin Keegan, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, and Brazil's Ronaldo. This fan-decided poll closes on October 27, with results announced on October 28.