Ballon d'Or 2026 Power Rankings: Luis Diaz and Declan Rice boost their chances with strong Champions League displays - but Harry Kane remains the man to beat
Goal | 30.04.2026 16:00
With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly presumably disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players now beginning each campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged from a career plagued by injuries and inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he is among a crowded field of contenders one year on.
