Most European Golden Shoe awards won by the players from a single club: 8 – Ronaldo (won in 1997), Lionel Messi (won in 2010, 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018 and 2019), and Luis Suárez (won in 2016). Only team that have been represented by final three contenders at a FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala: In 2010, the final three contenders were Barcelona players Lionel Messi, Andrés Iniesta and Xavi. Only team of which youth academy has been represented by final three contenders at a FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala: In 2010, the final three contenders were Barcelona youth academy players Lionel Messi, Andrés Iniesta and Xavi.