Ballon d’Or 2026 Nominees Confirmed: Full List
The Ballon d’Or 2026 nominees have started to be revealed, with France Football announcing the shortlists for several major award categories on September 8.
The 70th Ballon d’Or ceremony will take place in London on October 26, 2026, where the best players, coaches and clubs from the 2025-26 season will be honoured.
Ballon d’Or 2026 Nominees
The main men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or shortlists are being unveiled as part of the official announcement. The men’s and women’s awards each have 30 nominees.
The full player lists should be added once France Football completes the official reveal.
Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year Nominees
- Yassine Bounou — Al-Hilal
- Thibaut Courtois — Real Madrid
- Joan García — Barcelona
- Gregor Kobel — Borussia Dortmund
- Emiliano Martínez — Aston Villa/Chelsea
- Édouard Mendy — Al-Ahli
- David Raya — Arsenal
- Matvey Safonov — Paris Saint-Germain
- Unai Simón — Athletic Club
- Vozinha — Chaves/Colo-Colo
Vozinha’s nomination is one of the notable stories, while Courtois, Bounou, Martínez and Raya also bring strong experience to the shortlist.
Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year Nominees
- Ann-Katrin Berger — Gotham FC
- Cata Coll — Barcelona
- Hannah Hampton — Chelsea
- Lorena — Kansas City Current
- Ayaka Yamashita — Manchester City
Men’s Coach of the Year Nominees
- Mikel Arteta — Arsenal
- Luis de la Fuente — Spain
- Unai Emery — Aston Villa
- Vincent Kompany — Bayern Munich
- Luis Enrique — Paris Saint-Germain
Women’s Coach of the Year Nominees
- Jonatan Giráldez — OL Lyonnes
- Andrée Jeglertz — Manchester City
- Nils Nielsen — Japan
- Pere Romeu — Barcelona
- Elena Sadiku — Celtic/BK Häcken
Men’s Club of the Year Nominees
Five clubs have been shortlisted:
| Club |
|---|
| Arsenal |
| Bayern Munich |
| Bodø/Glimt |
| Flamengo |
| Paris Saint-Germain |
The inclusion of Flamengo and Bodø/Glimt adds an interesting international touch to a group otherwise dominated by major European clubs.
Women’s Club of the Year Nominees
- Barcelona
- Bayern Munich
- Club América
- Manchester City
- Lyon
When Is the Ballon d’Or 2026 Ceremony?
The Ballon d’Or 2026 ceremony will be held on October 26, 2026, in London.
It will be the 70th edition of the prestigious award and marks the first time the ceremony will be staged in London.
When Will the Full Ballon d’Or 2026 Player Lists Be Available?
France Football is revealing the nominees category by category on September 8. The official announcement includes 30 men’s Ballon d’Or nominees and 30 women’s nominees, along with shortlists for young players, goalkeepers, coaches, strikers and clubs.
As the official reveal continues, this article can be updated with the complete men’s and women’s player lists.
Ballon d’Or 2026: What to Expect
The 2026 award race is expected to attract huge attention after a season that included major club competitions and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé and other leading stars have been widely discussed as contenders before the official shortlist was released. The final winner, however, will be decided by the Ballon d’Or voting process rather than pre-announcement predictions.
The wait will continue until October 26, when the new Ballon d’Or winner is crowned in London.
