Rodri Leads the Race
Spain midfielder Rodri leads the race for the 2026 Ballon d'Or award. He earned the tournament best player prize after helping Spain beat Argentina in the final. His strong displays for Manchester City also strengthen his position at the top.
Top Candidates in the Standings
Rodri (Manchester City & Spain): The master midfielder won the main trophy in North America and remains the front runner.
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona & Spain): The nineteen-year-old winger starred during Spain's title win and sits close behind in second place.
Harry Kane (Bayern Munich & England): The striker scored sixty-one club goals last season and won a domestic double in Germany.
Lionel Messi (Inter Miami & Argentina): The legendary attacker led his national team to the final and won the league cup in Miami.
Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid & France): The French forward scored goals consistently throughout his debut year in Spain.
Final Vote Coming Soon
Journalists from across the globe will submit their official votes this autumn. The winner receives the golden trophy at the annual ceremony in Paris.
