GENERAL9 Sept 2026
Dembele, Kane, Mbappe lead Ballon d'Or race as Putellas leads womens field
France Football has revealed 30 nominees each for the men's and women's Ballon d'Or. Defending winner Dembele, Harry Kane and Mbappe lead the men's race. Mbappe now holds the all-time World Cup goals record with 22, passing Messi. Putellas is a women's favourite after three-time winner Bonmati missed out through injury. The winner is announced in London on October 26.
Key Statutory Highlights
- France Football revealed 30 men and 30 women nominated for the Ballon d'Or.
- Among the men's top contenders are last year's winner Ousmane Dembele, Harry Kane, and Kylian Mbappe, who set a record with 22 World Cup goals.
- Women's three-time winner Aitana Bonmati missed the shortlist because of injury, and Alexia Putellas is among the favourites.
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