| 1959 Ballon d'Or | |
|---|---|
 1959 Ballon d'Or winner Alfredo Di Stéfano | |
| Date | 15 December 1959 |
| Location | Paris, France |
| Presented by | France Football |
| Highlights | |
| Won by |  Alfredo Di Stéfano (2nd award) |
| Website | francefootball.fr/ballon-d-or |
The 1959 Ballon d'Or, given to the best football player in Europe as judged by a panel of sports journalists from UEFA member countries, was awarded to Alfredo Di Stéfano on 15 December 1959.[1] It was the second time that Di Stéfano won the award.
- ^ Pierrend, José (15 December 2006). "European Footballer of the Year ("Ballon d'Or") 1959". RSSSF.