Which players have the most Ballon d'Or podium finishes without winning?

In total, 13 players have achieved multiple Ballon d'Or podium finishes without ever winning the award. Xavi Hernández and Bernd Schuster hold the record for the most Ballon d’Or podium finishes without winning the award, with three each. Xavi finished third in 2009, 2010 and 2011, while Schuster finished second in 1980 and third in 1981 and 1985.