Michael Owen was 22 years old when he won the Ballon d’Or. He received the award in December 2001, having had a calendar year in 2001 that featured his pivotal Liverpool goals and medals, including a high-profile FA Cup final double against Arsenal and strong performances for England.
If you’d like, I can verify with current sources or provide a short timeline of the key 2001 events that contributed to his Ballon d’Or victory.
