Real Madrid players Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Júnior did not make the top 10 in the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or rankings. Bellingham finished in 11th place, while Vinícius came in 17th.
The rankings from 11 to 30 were shared before the awards ceremony at the London Palladium in England on Monday. The final 10 players still in the running for the award were not revealed at that time.
According to the Ballon d’Or rankings, Bellingham ended up at 11th. Vinícius was in 17th position.
Barcelona midfielder Pau Cubarsí took the 12th spot. Achraf Hakimi, a defender for Paris Saint-Germain, was 13th. PSG midfielder Vitinha finished 14th.
Arsenal's Declan Rice was in 15th place, and Barcelona forward Ferran Torres came in 16th.
Top 10 contenders
The top 10 players have been named, but their final positions are still to be announced. Here are the players listed in no particular order:, Ousmane Dembélé, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Michael Olise, Rodri, Fabián Ruiz
17, Vinícius Júnior
The 2026 event marks the 70th edition of the Ballon d’Or awards. This year, the ceremony is taking place in London for the first time. Previously, it has always been held in Paris.
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