Paris Saint-Germain have emerged as the most prominent club in the early 2026 Ballon d’Or rankings, with several members of the French champions’ squad featuring as the official list is revealed in London.
The rankings are being announced progressively on Monday, October 26, ahead of the 70th Ballon d’Or ceremony at the London Palladium. The identity of the men’s winner remains the central focus as the countdown reaches its final stages.
PSG players appearing in the positions announced so far include Achraf Hakimi, Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, Joao Neves, Willian Pacho, Ferran Torres and captain Marquinhos.
The European champions’ strong showing reflects the individual performances of their players during the 2025/26 season, although the leading places and the eventual winner have yet to be confirmed.
Rankings announced so far
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is currently 11th, with Barcelona youngster Pau Cubarsi in 12th. Achraf Hakimi is listed in 13th place.
Vitinha occupies 14th, one position ahead of Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice. PSG forward Ferran Torres is 16th, while Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior is ranked 17th.
Marc Cucurella follows in 18th place, with PSG midfielder Joao Neves 19th. His team-mate Willian Pacho is 20th, ahead of Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes in 21st.
Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez is 22nd, followed by PSG defender Nuno Mendes in 23rd. Bayern Munich forward Luis Diaz is 24th, while PSG captain Marquinhos is ranked 25th.
Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano takes 26th place, with Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes 27th. Julian Quinones is 28th.
William Saliba and Sadio Mane are among the players announced in 29th place.
The rankings will continue to be updated as each position becomes official, with attention now turning to the highest places and the player who will receive the men’s Ballon d’Or.
