BALLON D'OR™ 2026 - LONDON - 26.10.2026
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winners since 2018
2025
Aitana Bonmatí
2024
2023
2022
Alexia Putellas
2021
2019
Megan Rapinoe
2018
Ada Hegerberg
Four Ballon d’Or nominated superstars are primed to participate in their first World Cup tournament. The expectation on each to perform is almost too much to bear.
From dominating the wing to orchestrating PSG’s attacks. We take a look at the Moroccan full-back’s transformation: a talented player who influences every aspect of the game and dreams of making history for his region.
They shared a dressing room, inherited Barcelona’s philosophy, and today they face off for the European crown in Budapest. A tactical analysis of PSG and Arsenal’s playing styles.
winners since 1956
Dembélé
Rodri
Messi
Benzema
Modric
2017
Ronaldo
2016
2015
From the importance of family, to his life choices, desires, and superstar status, Kylian Mbappé shares his truths with "L'Équipe Magazine".
The 1977 Ballon d'Or recipient, former Borussia Mönchengladbach and FC Barcelona forward Allan Simonsen, has chosen a peaceful existence in Vejle. Here, in western Denmark, his popularity remains as high as ever, despite the passing years.
The footballing community was shook this week to hear of Kevin Keegan’s cancer diagnosis.
17 years, 1 month, and 22 days. No one has ever been so precocious in earning their first Ballon d'Or nomination, whether in the women's or men's category. But who holds this record? And what does the Top 5 look like?