1930 Pallone d'Oro

The 1961 Pallone d'Oro was the 1st annual ceremony of the Pallone d'Oro, presented by La Gazetta dello Sport, and recognising the best footballers in the world in 1961.

The nominees for the ceremony were announced on 13 December 1930.

Italian Inter Milan player Giuseppe Meazza wins the trophy with 15 votes out of 27 possible.

The results were published on January 3, 1931