“Even as a Madridista, I can say that Barca 2010 is the best team I’ve ever watched. It’s incredible that Xavi and Iniesta never won a Ballon d’Or. They, along with Busquets, never lost the ball,” former Real Madrid player Sami Khedira has told ESPN, as per Barca Universal.
Xavi and Andres Iniesta were incredibly close to winning the Ballon d’Or in 2010. They made the final top 3 but it was Leo Messi to claim the prize after all.
Sami Khedira played for Real Madrid between 2010 and 2015. The German was part of the famous 5-0 Clasico in 2010, having played the full 90 minutes.
Where Barca stand among clubs with most Ballon d’Or wins in history
Leo Messi, Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Hristo Stoichkov, Johan Cruyff and Luis Suarez Miramontes have won the cherished prize as Barca players.
Top 6
1. Barcelona – 12 Ballon d’Or wins (6 players)
2. Real Madrid – 11 Ballon d’Or wins (7 players)
3. Juventus – 8 Ballon d’Or wins (6 players)
3. Milan – 8 Ballon d’Or wins (6 players)
5. Bayern Munich – 5 Ballon d’Or wins (3 players)
6. Manchester United – 4 Ballon d’Or wins (4 players)
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