How is the Ballon d'Or winner decided?

The Ballon d'Or, the prestigious football award, is granted by France Football magazine to the standout player annually. The selection process involves journalists from France Football and L'Equipe nominating 30 players based on the previous season's performances, with additional input from top journalists worldwide. The winner is determined by tallying points from these top 10 votes, with tiebreakers based on first-place votes received. Participation criteria for voters include evaluating players based on set factors.