Football legend Ronaldo Nazario won the Ballon d'Or on two occasions during his 18-year playing career, which saw him turn out for some of the world's biggest clubs. In an interview with Spanish publication Marca in 2020, the former Barcelona , Real Madrid , AC Milan and Inter Milan striker discussed some of the players who he believes should have won the Ballon d'Or , and were unfortunate to miss out. Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Thierry Henry & Paolo Maldini all feature as the 15 greatest players to have never won the Ballon d'Or are named.
Alessandro Del Piero Juventus ' all-time record appearance maker and goalscorer, Alessandro Del Piero, was unfortunate to never even finish in the top 3 of the Ballon d'Or rankings. The Italian was a player marked out by Ronaldo as somebody who deserved to have won the prestigious award, due to his abilities in front of goal, as well as his all-round play. Always working hard, the attacker wasn't afraid of a tackle, and was incredibly intelligent, always aware of his position and what action was best to take.
A true football legend, and somebody who struck fear into every opponent, it is no surprise Del Piero was pointed out by Ronaldo. Francesco Totti The definition of loyalty, there are not many players quite like Francesco Totti. Capable of playing as an attacking midfielder or an out-and-out striker, Totti was very creative and technically gifted.
Like Del Piero, Totti is Roma's all-time leading appearance maker and goalscorer, such was his.
