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Which former Indian football captain is the only Asian player to have won the Ballon d'Or?
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Bhaichung Bhutia
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- Bhaichung Bhutia
- Sunil Chhetri
- I.M. Vijayan
- It's not possible for an Asian player to win the Ballon d'Or
Explanation & Context
No Asian player has ever won the Ballon d'Or. Historically, it was awarded only to European players until 1995, and then to players from any continent playing in Europe.
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