Lamine Yamal tops Ballon d’Or contenders ranking - MyJoyOnline

In Ghana, MyJoyOnline reported that Lamine Yamal, who plays for Barcelona and the Spain national team, has topped GiveMeSport’s latest ranking of contenders for the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

Ranking leaders

Yamal is followed on the list by Harry Kane, Rodri, Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi. MyJoyOnline cites this list with reference to GiveMeSport’s latest ranking.

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According to the outlet, voting for the award has already ended. The winner is to be determined after the 2025/26 season and the first weeks of the new campaign, while attention is now focused on the leading candidates and their performances over the past year.

Club and international performances

The article notes that the race for the Ballon d’Or has sparked active discussions among football fans. The contenders’ positions are influenced by their performances at club and international level. The 2026 FIFA World Cup also played an important role in shaping assessments, as footballers could strengthen their claims through performances on the international stage.

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