PSG Leads 2026 Ballon d’Or Nominations List

France Football has announced the 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, a prestigious award in men’s football, with the ceremony scheduled for October 26 in London. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is the most represented club, accounting for one-third of the nominees.

Following PSG, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona each have four nominees, while Arsenal has three. Manchester City has two nominees, and Chelsea, Manchester United, Inter Milan, Al-Nassr, Al-Qadsiah, and Inter Miami each have one nominee.

Notably, players who changed clubs during the review period, such as Ferran Torres, Marc Cucurella, and Rodri, are credited to both clubs they represented. The announcement highlights the competitive nature of the past season, which included major tournaments like the UEFA Champions League and the World Cup.