Fabián Ruiz Positions for 2026 Ballon d'Or Contention
Fabián Ruiz, a 28-year-old midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain, has emerged as a serious contender for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. He highlighted his unique accomplishment of being the only player to win both the FIFA World Cup and the Champions League in the same season.
In the 2025/26 season, Ruiz made 45 appearances, scoring three goals and providing six assists. His trophy collection expanded to include the World Cup, Champions League, Intercontinental Cup, European Super Cup, Ligue 1, and French Super Cup.
Ruiz's argument for the Ballon d'Or is based on the rarity of winning football's two most prestigious prizes in the same year, a fact he believes strengthens his case. He acknowledged other strong candidates, including Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé, who have also made claims for the award based on their individual performances and trophy wins during the season.
The competition for the Ballon d'Or is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent memory.
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