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Ballon d'Or nominees

Who will win Ballon d'Or at Ballon d'Or 2026? See every nominee, the crowd favorite and make your pick on Ainou.

Worth 20 pts · up to 40 if few get it right

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  • Main category: 10 pts
  • 30 nominees, harder to guess: ×2
  • Surprise bonus: ×1.5 if fewer than 25% of players picked the winner, ×2 if fewer than 10% (from 20 players)
  • Worth 20 pts, up to 40 with the surprise bonus
  • Your x2 doubles the result

Based on 7 picks on Ainou

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About Ballon d'Or

France Football has awarded the Ballon d'Or since 1956 to the best player of the season. A panel of journalists from around the world votes, weighing individual performance, trophies and class. The 2026 edition covers the 2025-26 season.

30 nominees are up for Ballon d'Or at Ballon d'Or 2026. The winner is announced on October 26, 2026. On Ainou, the crowd favourite is Lamine Yamal, with 86% of 7 picks.

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FAQ

When is the Ballon d'Or winner announced?

At the Ballon d'Or 2026 ceremony, on October 26, 2026.

Who are the Ballon d'Or nominees?

Jude Bellingham, Pau Cubarsí, Marc Cucurella, Ousmane Dembélé, Luis Díaz, Bruno Fernandes, Gabriel, Erling Haaland, Achraf Hakimi, Harry Kane, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Lamine Yamal, Sadio Mané, Marquinhos, Lautaro Martínez, Kylian Mbappé, Nuno Mendes, Lionel Messi, João Neves, Michael Olise, Willian Pacho, Julián Quiñones, Declan Rice, Rodri, Fabián Ruiz, William Saliba, Ferran Torres, Dayot Upamecano, Vinícius Júnior, Vitinha.

Who is the favourite to win Ballon d'Or?

On Ainou, the crowd favourite is Lamine Yamal, with 86% of 7 picks.

How do I predict Ballon d'Or for free?

On Ainou: open Ballon d'Or 2026, pick your winner in each category and play against your friends in a group. It's free, with no betting: just points.

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