2026 ballon d'or favorites

The 2026 Ballon d’Or race is expected to be dominated by a handful of standout players who have excelled in the 2024‑25 and 2025‑26 seasons:* **Erling Haaland** – Manchester City striker, back‑to‑back Premier League Golden Boots and key to City’s domestic double and deep Champions League runs. * **Kylian Mbappé** – Paris Saint‑Germain forward, top scorer in Ligue 1 and a decisive figure in PSG’s Champions League semifinal appearance. * **Vinícius Júnior** – Real Madrid winger, instrumental in Madrid’s La Liga title and their 2025‑26 Champions League triumph. * **Kevin De Bruyne** – Manchester City midfielder, still producing creative masterclasses and winning his fourth Player of... Views Nigeria