List of Top 10 players competing for the "Golden Ball-2026"

The fight for the "Golden Ball-2026" is in full swing in the football world. Goal has published its preliminary ranking of contenders for the Player of the Year award.

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane reportedly took first place in the ranking. The English forward is considered the main contender for the award for his high performance this season.

Below is the list of the Top 10 players competing for the Ballon d'Or:

10. Ashraf Hakimi (PSG);

9. Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid);

8. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal);

7. Vitinha (PSG);

6. Pedri (Barcelona);

5. Nunu Mendes (PSG);

4. Lamin Yamal (Barcelona);

3. Erling Haaland (Manchester City);

2. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid);

1. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich).

Thus, Kane currently holds the top spot in the ranking as the main contender for the Ballon d'Or 2026.

Charos Zarqarayeva

Editor of «ZAMIN.UZ»