The Ballon d’Or Feminin has been a little more geographically spread: three of the four winners were based in Europe, but Megan Rapinoe won in 2019 when Alex Morgan finished third, while Sam
Messi's individual honours. Most Ballon d'Or awards: 8; Most ESM Golden Shoes: 6; Messi's other club records. Most goals in calendar year: 79 in 2012 (91 including goals for Argentina)
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