1949 Pallone d'Oro

The 1949 Pallone d'Oro was the 16th annual ceremony of the Pallone d'Oro, presented by La Gazetta dello Sport, and recognising the best footballers in the world in 1949.

The nominees for the ceremony were announced on 12 December 1948.

On the 27 December, Ference Puskas wins the second of its four Pallone d'Oro by one point against the brazilian player Zizinho.