Who deserves it? Site reveals Ballon d'Or favourites 🥇
TL;DR
The debate over the Ballon d'Or favorites intensifies as the Champions League and World Cup approach. A ranking of the top contenders has been published, with the award ceremony expected between September and October.
Key points
- Debate over Ballon d'Or favorites intensifies
- Ranking of top contenders published by GOAL
- Award ceremony expected between September and October
Who deserves it? Site reveals Ballon d'Or favourites 🥇
The final stretch of the Champions League and the approaching World Cup are heating up the debate over WHO DESERVES THE BALLON D'OR.
In this context, GOAL published a ranking of the favorites. The award ceremony — still without an official date — should take place between September and October.
Check out the Top 10 (from 10th to first) and leave your comment!
10th - Declan Rice (Arsenal)
Six goals; 13 assists
📸 Mike Hewitt - 2026 Getty Images
9th - Vitinha (PSG)
Seven goals; 10 assists
📸 Franco Arland - 2026 Getty Images
8th - Julián Álvarez (Atlético de Madrid)
19 goals; 10 assists
📸 Eric Alonso - 2026 Getty Images
7th - Ousmane Dembélé (PSG)
16 goals; nine assists
📸 LOU BENOIST - AFP or licensors
6th - Haaland (Manchester City)
46 goals; nine assists
📸 Carl Recine - 2026 Getty Images
5th - Luis Díaz (Bayern Munich)
26 goals; 20 assists
📸 Adam Pretty - 2026 Getty Images
4th - Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
24 goals; 20 assists
📸 Angel Martinez - 2026 Getty Images
3rd - Mbappé (Real Madrid)
46 goals; nine assists
📸 Lars Baron - 2026 Getty Images
2nd - Michael Olise (Bayern)
19 goals; 31 assists
📸 Adam Pretty - 2026 Getty Images
1st - Harry Kane (Bayern)
55 goals; six assists
📸 Adam Pretty - 2026 Getty Images
Brazilians, Messi and CR7 🇧🇷
As you can see, Brazil has no one in GOAL's Top 10 favorites for the Ballon d'Or.
Forward Raphinha (Barcelona) is the highest-ranked Brazilian on the list, in 12th place.
Right behind him are Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal) in 13th and Vini Jr (Real Madrid) in 14th.
Two of the biggest names in world football in recent years, Messi and CR7 are also in the Top 20.
Messi (Inter Miami) is in 15th place. And Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr) is 17th.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
Q&A
What are the top contenders for the Ballon d'Or this year?
A ranking of the top 10 favorites for the Ballon d'Or has been published, highlighting the leading candidates.
When will the Ballon d'Or award ceremony take place?
The Ballon d'Or award ceremony is expected to occur between September and October, although an official date has not yet been announced.
How do the Champions League and World Cup affect Ballon d'Or favorites?
The final stretch of the Champions League and the upcoming World Cup are influencing the debate over who deserves the Ballon d'Or, as performances in these tournaments can significantly impact players' chances.
