Ballon d'Or 2026
The shortlist after the 2026 World Cup - cast your vote for who should actually win.
Read our case: Mbappé had the better season, Dembélé the better trophy haul - why Yamal should still win →The Ballon d'Or is awarded annually by France Football to the season's best player, judged on individual performance, team achievements and trophies won, and conduct on and off the pitch. The 2025 award went to Ousmane Dembélé, his first win, on the back of Paris Saint-Germain's first-ever Champions League title alongside Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France - he edged out runner-up Lamine Yamal. This year's edition covers the 2025/26 club season plus the World Cup that followed it.
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Lamine YamalBarcelona · SpainWon La Liga in 2025/26, finishing above Real Madrid.Won the 2026 World Cup, beating Argentina in the final for their second title.
Ousmane DembéléParis Saint-Germain · FranceWon the Ligue 1 and Champions League double in 2025/26 - their second straight European title.Reached the 2026 World Cup semi-final, losing to eventual champions Spain.
Kylian MbappéReal Madrid · FranceFinished 2025/26 as La Liga runners-up with no major trophy.Reached the 2026 World Cup semi-final, losing to eventual champions Spain.
Harry KaneBayern Munich · EnglandWon the 2025/26 Bundesliga (their 34th title) with a record 122 league goals - Harry Kane was top scorer with 36, his third straight Torjägerkanone.Reached the 2026 World Cup semi-final - Jude Bellingham's brace sank Norway in the quarter-final.
RodriManchester City · SpainFinished 2025/26 as Premier League runners-up to Arsenal.Won the 2026 World Cup, beating Argentina in the final for their second title.
Khvicha KvaratskheliaParis Saint-Germain · GeorgiaWon the Ligue 1 and Champions League double in 2025/26 - their second straight European title.Did not qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Lionel MessiInter Miami · ArgentinaEnter the season as MLS Cup holders, with Lionel Messi - voted the 2026 World Cup's best player - still their on-field leader.Finished 2026 World Cup runners-up, losing the final to Spain as defending champions.
Fabián RuizParis Saint-Germain · SpainWon the Ligue 1 and Champions League double in 2025/26 - their second straight European title.Won the 2026 World Cup, beating Argentina in the final for their second title.
Pau CubarsíBarcelona · SpainWon La Liga in 2025/26, finishing above Real Madrid.Won the 2026 World Cup, beating Argentina in the final for their second title.
Jude BellinghamReal Madrid · EnglandFinished 2025/26 as La Liga runners-up with no major trophy.Reached the 2026 World Cup semi-final - Jude Bellingham's brace sank Norway in the quarter-final.
Michael OliseBayern Munich · FranceWon the 2025/26 Bundesliga (their 34th title) with a record 122 league goals - Harry Kane was top scorer with 36, his third straight Torjägerkanone.Reached the 2026 World Cup semi-final, losing to eventual champions Spain.
Erling HaalandManchester City · NorwayFinished 2025/26 as Premier League runners-up to Arsenal.Reached the 2026 World Cup quarter-final - Erling Haaland's side fell to England.
Marc CucurellaChelsea · SpainHad a difficult 2025/26 season, finishing 10th in the Premier League.Won the 2026 World Cup, beating Argentina in the final for their second title.- Luis DíazBayern Munich · ColombiaWon the 2025/26 Bundesliga (their 34th title) with a record 122 league goals - Harry Kane was top scorer with 36, his third straight Torjägerkanone.Eliminated by Ghana in the 2026 World Cup round of 32.
Bruno FernandesManchester United · PortugalFinished 3rd in the 2025/26 Premier League, securing Champions League qualification.Eliminated by Belgium in the 2026 World Cup round of 16.
GabrielArsenal · BrazilWon the 2025/26 Premier League - their first title in 22 years, built on the division's best defence.Eliminated by England in the 2026 World Cup round of 16.
Achraf HakimiParis Saint-Germain · MoroccoWon the Ligue 1 and Champions League double in 2025/26 - their second straight European title.Reached the 2026 World Cup quarter-final before losing to France.- Sadio ManéAl Nassr · SenegalWon the 2025/26 Saudi Pro League title, with Sadio Mané a key contributor in the title run.Eliminated by Belgium in extra time in the round of 32, after leading 2-0.
MarquinhosParis Saint-Germain · BrazilWon the Ligue 1 and Champions League double in 2025/26 - their second straight European title.Eliminated by England in the 2026 World Cup round of 16.
Lautaro MartínezInter Milan · ArgentinaWon the 2025/26 Serie A (their 21st Scudetto) and Coppa Italia double - Lautaro Martínez was the league's top scorer with 17 goals.Finished 2026 World Cup runners-up, losing the final to Spain as defending champions.
Nuno MendesParis Saint-Germain · PortugalWon the Ligue 1 and Champions League double in 2025/26 - their second straight European title.Eliminated by Belgium in the 2026 World Cup round of 16.
João NevesParis Saint-Germain · PortugalWon the Ligue 1 and Champions League double in 2025/26 - their second straight European title.Eliminated by Belgium in the 2026 World Cup round of 16.
Willian PachoParis Saint-Germain · EcuadorWon the Ligue 1 and Champions League double in 2025/26 - their second straight European title.Eliminated by Mexico in the 2026 World Cup round of 32.- Julián QuiñonesAl-Qadsiah · MexicoFinished 4th in the 2025/26 Saudi Pro League, powered by Julián Quiñones' league-leading 33 goals and golden boot.Beat Ecuador in the round of 32 before losing to England in the round of 16.
Declan RiceArsenal · EnglandWon the 2025/26 Premier League - their first title in 22 years, built on the division's best defence.Reached the 2026 World Cup semi-final - Jude Bellingham's brace sank Norway in the quarter-final.
William SalibaArsenal · FranceWon the 2025/26 Premier League - their first title in 22 years, built on the division's best defence.Reached the 2026 World Cup semi-final, losing to eventual champions Spain.
Ferran TorresParis Saint-Germain · SpainWon the Ligue 1 and Champions League double in 2025/26 - their second straight European title.Won the 2026 World Cup, beating Argentina in the final for their second title.
Dayot UpamecanoBayern Munich · FranceWon the 2025/26 Bundesliga (their 34th title) with a record 122 league goals - Harry Kane was top scorer with 36, his third straight Torjägerkanone.Reached the 2026 World Cup semi-final, losing to eventual champions Spain.
Vinícius JúniorReal Madrid · BrazilFinished 2025/26 as La Liga runners-up with no major trophy.Eliminated by England in the 2026 World Cup round of 16.
VitinhaParis Saint-Germain · PortugalWon the Ligue 1 and Champions League double in 2025/26 - their second straight European title.Eliminated by Belgium in the 2026 World Cup round of 16.