1963 Ballon d'Or

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The 1963 Ballon d'Or, given to the best football player in the World as judged by a panel of sports journalists from France Football member countries, was awarded to Lev Yashin on 17 December 1963. He was the first, and as of 2025, the only goalkeeper to win this award.

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