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According to a report by 3News on Monday, October 26, 2026, several Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) players have secured places in the 2026 Ballon d’Or rankings as the football world awaits the announcement of the winner.
The rankings are being announced gradually ahead of the 70th Ballon d’Or ceremony, scheduled to take place at the London Palladium in London. The award recognises outstanding individual performances in football, making the event one of the most anticipated occasions in the sport.
PSG players have featured prominently in the rankings released so far, highlighting the club’s strong representation among the world’s leading footballers. The players include Vitinha, Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, João Neves, Willian Pacho, Ferran Torres and captain Marquinhos.
The latest confirmed positions show Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham in 11th place, followed by Barcelona youngster Pau Cubarsí in 12th. Achraf Hakimi occupies 13th position, while Vitinha is ranked 14th. Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice follows in 15th place, with Ferran Torres in 16th and Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior in 17th.
Other notable positions include João Neves in 19th, Willian Pacho in 20th, Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães in 21st and Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martínez in 22nd. Nuno Mendes occupies 23rd position, while Marquinhos is ranked 25th.
The rankings also feature Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes in 27th place, with William Saliba and Sadio Mané among the players announced at 29th.
As the announcement continues, attention remains focused on the top 10 positions and the eventual winner. Football fans are eager to discover which player will claim the prestigious award.
The final rankings will provide a clearer picture of the players who made the strongest individual impact during the 2025/26 season. The outcome will also highlight the performances that earned the greatest recognition from the football community.