| 1985 Ballon d'Or | |
|---|---|
 1985 Ballon d'Or winner Michel Platini in 1986 | |
| Date | 24 December 1985 |
| Presented by | France Football |
| Website | francefootball.fr/ballon-d-or |
The 1985 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 Michel Platini on 24 December 1985. [1] [2]
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