Ballon d’Or 2026: The top 10 in the rankings

Harry Kane wins the 2026 Ballon d’Or, ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal. The English striker finishes ahead of two of the biggest figures in world football in a ranking that also places Lionel Messi in the top five.

Harry Kane is the 2026 Ballon d’Or winner. The English striker tops the rankings, ahead of France’s Kylian Mbappé, who is second, and Spain’s Lamine Yamal, who is third.

Behind this leading trio, Rodri ranks fourth, just ahead of Lionel Messi in fifth. The Argentine’s presence in the top five places him alongside several players from different generations.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia occupies sixth place, ahead of Ousmane Dembélé in seventh. Erling Haaland is eighth, followed by Michael Olise in ninth. Fabián Ruiz completes the top 10.

The top 10 of the 2026 Ballon d’Or

1. Harry Kane (England)

2. Kylian Mbappé (France)

3. Lamine Yamal (Spain)

4. Rodri (Spain)

5. Lionel Messi (Argentina)

6. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Georgia)

7. Ousmane Dembélé (France)

8. Erling Haaland (Norway)

9. Michael Olise (France)

10. Fabián Ruiz (Spain)

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