Across
- 2. Messi's rival in the 2022 World Cup Final, he was awarded in the same version.
- 4. German goalkeeper winner of the 1986 edition of the award.
- 6. 2002 World Cup winner, awarded in the same edition, he is one of the greatest players of all time.
- 9. the Belgian attacking midfielder known for his dribbling and creativity, was awarded in 2018.
- 10. Although he missed the most important penalty in the history of his national team he was awarded inn the 1994 edition.
- 11. Croatia's all-time top scorer, he was awarded in the 1998 edition.
Down
- 1. The Brazilian was awarded in 1982 and he was considered as one of the greatest defensive midfielders in soccer history
- 3. The Dutch is one of the best midfielders in the world awarded in the 2010 edition.
- 5. The German is an attacking midfielder awarded in Brazil in 2014.
- 7. 2006 World Cup winner, awarded in the same version, he is one of the greatest defenders of all time.
- 8. Captained West Germany to the victory in 1990 World Cup, Silver Ball winner of the same edition