TRENDING
Ronaldo Snubbed Again As Messi, Yamal, Rice, Mbappe, Haaland Make 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or Award Shortlist • Osun poll: APC files withdrawal notice over controversial petition • Prince Harry, Meghan ‘surprised’ by King Charles’ announcement • China rejects Taiwan independence claim, defends UN resolution • NCDMB to feature Nwabuikwu’s The Pain and The Promise in book reading session • Ballon d’Or 2026: Only 2 African players make men’s top 30 nominees [FULL LIST] • UCL: Mourinho unveils Real Madrid’s squad to face Inter Milan • Cross River Govt orders mechanics, spare parts dealers off Calabar roads • Ronaldo Snubbed As Messi, Yamal, Rice, Mbappe, Haaland Make 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or Award Shortlist • 2027: APC govt has done nothing for South-East, Peter Obi our only hope — Dan Ulasi • 8 countries where nurses earn the highest salaries • Benefits of Nigeria’s economic stability coming to Nigerians soon — CBN • CAF Confederation Cup: 3SC must be ready for tough Sfaxien return leg – Osho • Police arrest four suspected armed robbers, recover 25 phones, laptops in Lagos • 2026 Ballon d’Or: All 30 nominees for men’s, women’s award unveiled [FULL LIST] • How to draft, play and win your fantasy hockey league like an expert • Drake Maye was awesome in 2025 ... could he be even better in 2026? Why he's ready to level up • Goalkeeper Of Ninth-Tier English Club Set To Become Uganda King • Credit bypassing Nigeria’s job creators — World Bank Official • Obi breached protocol, we’re not aware of his visit — Benue Govt • Ronaldo Snubbed Again As Messi, Yamal, Rice, Mbappe, Haaland Make 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or Award Shortlist • Osun poll: APC files withdrawal notice over controversial petition • Prince Harry, Meghan ‘surprised’ by King Charles’ announcement • China rejects Taiwan independence claim, defends UN resolution • NCDMB to feature Nwabuikwu’s The Pain and The Promise in book reading session • Ballon d’Or 2026: Only 2 African players make men’s top 30 nominees [FULL LIST] • UCL: Mourinho unveils Real Madrid’s squad to face Inter Milan • Cross River Govt orders mechanics, spare parts dealers off Calabar roads • Ronaldo Snubbed As Messi, Yamal, Rice, Mbappe, Haaland Make 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or Award Shortlist • 2027: APC govt has done nothing for South-East, Peter Obi our only hope — Dan Ulasi • 8 countries where nurses earn the highest salaries • Benefits of Nigeria’s economic stability coming to Nigerians soon — CBN • CAF Confederation Cup: 3SC must be ready for tough Sfaxien return leg – Osho • Police arrest four suspected armed robbers, recover 25 phones, laptops in Lagos • 2026 Ballon d’Or: All 30 nominees for men’s, women’s award unveiled [FULL LIST] • How to draft, play and win your fantasy hockey league like an expert • Drake Maye was awesome in 2025 ... could he be even better in 2026? Why he's ready to level up • Goalkeeper Of Ninth-Tier English Club Set To Become Uganda King • Credit bypassing Nigeria’s job creators — World Bank Official • Obi breached protocol, we’re not aware of his visit — Benue Govt
2026 Ballon d’Or: All 30 nominees for men’s, women’s award unveiled [FULL LIST]
Back to Home

2026 Ballon d’Or: All 30 nominees for men’s, women’s award unveiled [FULL LIST]

Daily Post 18 minutes 2 mins read

France Football, the organisers of the Ballon d’Or award, have released the 30-man nominee shortlist for both the men’s and women’s categories.

These were the last two categories to be announced on Tuesday.

The women’s list has names like Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal), Wendie Renard (Lyon), Alex Greenwood (Manchester City), Ewa Pajor (Barcelona) and Alexia Putellas (London City Lionesses).

The winners will be announced at a ceremony in London on October 26.

MEN’S 2026 BALLON D’OR NOMINEES:

Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)

Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona)

Marc Cucurella (Real Madrid)

Ousmane Dembele (PSG)

Luis Diaz (Bayern Munich)

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)

Gabriel (Arsenal)

Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)

Acraf Hakimi (PSG)

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG)

Marquinhos (PSG)

Sadio Mane (Al Nassr)

Lautaro Martinez (Inter)

Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)

Nuno Mendes (PSG)

Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)

Michael Olise (Bayern Munich)

Joao Neves (PSG)

William Pacho (PSG)

Julian Quinones (Al Quadisa)

Declan Rice (Arsenal)

Rodri (Barcelona)

Ferran Torres (PSG)

Fabian Ruiz (PSG)

William Saliba (Arsenal)

Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich)

Vinicius Jnr (Real Madrid)

Vitinha (PSG)

WOMEN’S 2026 BALLON D’OR NOMINEES:

Esmee Brugts (Barcelona)

Klara Buhl(Bayern Women)

Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal)

Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride)

Selma Bacha (Lyon)

Scarlett Camberos (Club America)

Temwa Chawinga (Kansas City Current)

Kerstin Casparij (Manchester City)

Cata Coll (Barcelona)

Corventina Dumornay(Lyon)

Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona)

Alex Greenwood (Manchester City)

Patri Guijarro (Barcelona)

Pernille Harder (Bayern Munich)

Yui Hasegawa (Manchester City)

Rose Lavelle (FC Gotham)

Mapi Leon (Barcelona)

Lorena Leite (Kansas City Current)

Manaka Matsukobo (Chelsea)

Melvine Malard (Manchester Utd)

Ewa Pajor (Barcelona)

Vivianne Miedema (Manchester City)

Alexia Putellas (London City Lionesses)

Claudia Pina (Barcelona)

Wendie Renard (Lyon)

Alessia Russo (Arsenal)

Momoko Tanikawa (Bayern Munich)

Khadija Shaw (Manchester City)

Tessa Wullaert (Como)

Caroline Weir (Real Madrid)

2026 Ballon d’Or: All 30 nominees for men’s, women’s award unveiled [FULL LIST]

This article was sourced from an external publication.

Share this article
OneClick Africa Logo

Africa's premier digital hub for impactful news, entertainment, and business insights.

© 2026 OneClick Africa. All rights reserved.