As Ousmane Dembélé wins the 2025 Ballon d’Or trophy, talks are already on for next year’s edition, check out the top-ten power rankings for the 2026 Ballon d’Or
With the 2026 World Cup set to take place next year, the race for the next Ballon d’Or will be even more competitive.
Ballon d’Or 2026 top 10 power rankings and winner odds full list
The 2025 Ballon d’Or votes
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Ballon D’or 2026 Rankings as it stands.
1. Kylian Mbappe
2. Vinicius Jr
3. Arda Guler
4. Erling Haaland
5. Ferran Torres
6. Hugo Ekitike
7. Harry Kane
8.Tchouameni
9.Alvaro Carreras
10. Julian AlvarezSource [@Ray_RMCF] pic.twitter.com/cIc0a9xtXl
— Ray (@Ray_RMCF) September 25, 2025
The list features established stars like Haaland and Kane, to teenage prodigies like Lamine Yamal.
Ballon d’Or awards 2025
Ousmane Dembele claimed the 2025 Ballon d’Or following a treble-winning season with PSG and a stellar campaign with France. The award ceremony took place at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris with football’s biggest names in attendance, including past winners Lionel Messi and Luka Modrić, who presented awards. Dembele was visibly emotional after winning the trophy, and called the win “a dream come true” while dedicating it to his teammates and family.
Ballon dOr winner Betting Odds 2026: Lamine Yamal. 4/1 · Kylian Mbappe. 5/1 · Harry Kane. 12/1 · Ousmane Dembele. 14/1 · Mohamed Salah. 16/1 · Erling Haaland. 16/1
2026 Ballon d’Or Power Rankings: top-ten rankings
Given below are the Ballon d’Or Power Rankings for 2026:
- Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool)
The Dutch midfielder has surprisingly impressed for Liverpool so far this season as the club enjoys a strong start under Arne Slot. Although Gravenberch has no chances over the trophy, his box-to-box presence and composure on the ball make him one of Europe’s most in-form midfielders.
- Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
While Salah still hasn’t hit his peak yet this season, he has still remained decisive in key matches, and with the AFCON set to take place this year, Salah still has a chance if he can improve his form.
- Vitinha (PSG/Portugal)
Vitinha is currently off a fresh podium finish in 2025, and continues to shine for both club and country. Vitinha has a good chance if Portugal manages to triumph at the World Cup.
- Ousmane Dembélé (PSG/France)
Despite winning the Ballon d’Or this year, he sits lower in the rankings for now, as retaining the award is usually rare. However, if he manages another dominant season with PSG and France, he could still be in the running for the trophy.
- Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool/Netherlands)
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk continues to remain a defensive wall, and if the Reds deliver on their Premier League and Champions League expectations, Van Dijk has a strong chance.
- Pedri (Barcelona/Spain)
Pedri has quickly established himself as Barcelona’s midfield maestro with his control and vision keeping Spain and Barca ticking.
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City/Norway)
The Norwegian striker is currently back on a lethal run with 6 goals already in 8 league matches. If City manages to win silverware and Norway qualifies for the World Cup, Haaland has a strong hold on the trophy.
- Harry Kane (Bayern Munich/England)
Kane has been in outrageous form in Germany, with goals flowing in both the Bundesliga and Champions League. If he manages to win a major trophy this season, he definitely has strong chances to win the Ballon d’Or.
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona/Spain)
Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has already impressed greatly both at the club and international level. Despite his injury setbacks, his creativity and flair make him the face of Barcelona’s resurgence and Spain’s future.
- Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid/France)
Kylian Mbappé has had a good start to his Real Madrid career, combining goals and a more complete all-around game under Xabi Alonso. If Madrid manages to win titles and France does well at the World Cup, the French forward has the best chances to win his first Ballon d’Or.
