France Football magazine revealed the list of nominees for the Ballon d'Or of the 2025/26 season, one of the most prestigious awards in world football. The voting recognizes the best footballers of the season, divided into men's and women's categories.
Among the men's nominees, several top players from European football stand out. Jude Bellingham, from Real Madrid, appears as one of the favorites, as does Erling Haaland, from Manchester City, and Kylian Mbappé, who represents Paris Saint-Germain. Harry Kane, currently at Bayern Munich, and Achraf Hakimi, also from PSG, complete the list of mentioned candidates.
Portugal is represented by Bruno Fernandes, from Manchester United, who appears among the nominees. The Portuguese player joins other candidates from various nationalities, including players from Barcelona, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Bayern Munich.
The complete list also includes names such as Ousmane Dembélé, Luis Díaz, Gabriel, and Marc Cucurella, covering players from different European leagues. The Ballon d'Or is awarded annually by France Football and constitutes the most coveted individual award in world football.
