LIVE UPDATES [FULL LIST]: 2026 Ballon d’Or nominees

The shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or nominees has been announced, marking the 70th year of the Ballon d’Or to recognise and celebrate great achievements in the world of football across the 2025/26 season.

The nominees were announced via the award body’s X handle on Tuesday.

Nominees for the Men’s and Women’s Striker of the Year, exceptional young talent, goalkeepers, clubs and coaches who excelled across last season were also announced, among other categories.

See the full list below for all nominations across all categories:

Men’s Club of the Year

Arsenal

Paris Saint-Germain

Bayern Munich

Bodø/Glimt

Flamengo

Women’s Club of the Year

FC Barcelona

Bayern Munich

Club América

Manchester City

OL Lyonnes

More details to follow….

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