Ballon d'Or Trend: Older Players Dominate
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In the past decade, eight out of ten Ballon d'Or winners were over 30 years old. This includes Lionel Messi winning thrice (at 34 and 36), Karim Benzema at 34, and Harry Kane at 33. The trend suggests that experienced players are more likely to win the prestigious award.
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