Ballon d'Or 2026: Kylian Mbappé sets an impressive record

Already guaranteed to finish in the top 10 of the 2026 Ballon d'Or ranking, Kylian Mbappé has set a new record as a Frenchman.

Kylian Mbappé has set a record for consistency at the Ballon d'Or. Indeed, this year, the Real Madrid forward is guaranteed to finish in the top 10 for the ninth consecutive year. According to Stats du Foot on the social network X, this is a record for a French player.

The 2026 Ballon d'Or ranking from 30th to 11th place

For this 70th edition, Achraf Hakimi finished 13th. World champion Pau Cubarsi came 12th, while England's Jude Bellingham finished 11th. The 2026 Ballon d'Or ranking between 11th and 29th place:

11. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid/England)

12. Pau Cubarsi (FC Barcelona/Spain)

13th. Achraf Hakimi (Paris SG/Morocco)

14. Vitinha (Paris SG/Portugal)

15. Declan Rice (Arsenal/England)

16. Ferran Torres (Paris SG, formerly FC Barcelona/Spain)

17. Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid/Brazil)

18. Marc Cucurella (Real Madrid, formerly Chelsea/Spain)

19. João Neves (Paris SG/Portugal)

20. Willian Pacho (Paris SG-/Ecuador)

21. Gabriel (Arsenal/Brazil)

22. Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan/Argentina)

23. Nuno Mendes (Paris SG/Portugal)

24. Luis Diaz (Bayern Munich/Colombia)

25. Marquinhos (Paris SG/Brazil)

26. Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich/France)

27. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United/Portugal)

28. Julian Quinones (Al-Qadsiah/Mexico)

29. Sadio Mané (Al-Nassr/Senegal)

30. William Saliba (Arsenal/France)

Read also: Ballon d'Or 2026: the list of the 10 finalists (Official)

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