1995 Ballon d'Or
| 1995 Ballon d'Or | |
|---|---|
1995 Ballon d'Or winner George Weah | |
| Date | 24 December 1995 |
| Presented by | France Football |
| Highlights | |
| Won by | George Weah (1st award) |
| Website | francefootball.fr/ballon-d-or |
The 1995 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 George Weah on 24 December 1995. It was the first edition of this award where players born outside Europe were allowed to receive votes and was the first time a player representing an African nation won the award.