The time has come to as soon as once more crown the very best two gamers in world football.
On Tuesday (8 September), the nominees for the lads’s and girls’s Ballon d’Or have been introduced, with star-studded shortlists boasting a plethora of expertise and achievements throughout the board.
The award, recognised as one in all – if not the – most prestigious particular person accolade in sport, was gained by Ousmane Dembélé and Aitana Bonmatí final 12 months. The previous has as soon as once more been nominated, following a standout membership marketing campaign.
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé are amongst these within the operating, each of whom had a outstanding outing on the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Alexia Putellas, contemporary from a profitable debut within the English league, has additionally been recognised for her efforts final time period as she drew the curtain on her time at FC Barcelona.
In addition to the world’s finest, there are different classes vying for accolades from goalkeepers and younger gamers to coaches. The awards ceremony will happen in London on Monday (26 October), the place the winners of every class shall be revealed.
Learn on to search out out the total record of nominees…
