More infoEvery edition of the Ballon d’Or between 1968 and 1975 featured a Leeds United player on its shortlist. The highest place a Leeds player finished was when Billy Bremner ranked fifth in 1973. Raphinha being among the favourites for this year's Ballon d'Or is good news for United. That’s why this year’s Ballon d’Or awards evening at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris is important for those back in LS11, West Yorkshire. Here at LeedsLive, we are dedicated to bringing you the best Leeds United coverage and analysis.