Ballon d'Or 2026: PSG Star, Vitinha Names Top Two Players to Win Award
Vitinha said he would favor a PSG teammate, while also naming Kane and Mbappé among the strongest contenders for football’s top individual prize.
- Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha said he would favour "a Parisian" for the Ballon d'Or, identifying teammates Fabian Ruiz, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Ousmane Dembele as deserving winners over other contenders.
- During a press conference Wednesday, Vitinha shared his preferences before the Super Cup final between Paris Saint-Germain and Europa League holders Aston Villa in Salzburg.
- Kvaratskhelia produced 10 goals and seven assists during the 2025/26 Champions League, succeeding Dembele as the competition's Player of the Season; Fabian Ruiz secured consecutive Champions League trophies.
- Vitinha acknowledged external contenders, noting Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe as strong candidates; Mbappe netted 42 goals in 44 matches for Real Madrid last season.
- The 70th edition of the Ballon ceremony will take place on October 26, 2026, in London, England, when the winner will be revealed.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: PSG star, Vitinha names top two players to win award
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, Vitinha, has identified Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe as deserving candidates for the Ballon d’Or. He further said that if given the opportunity, he would award the honor to one of his teammates within the Parisian squad. In a press conference prior to the Super Cup final between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston […] Ballon d’Or 2026: PSG star, Vitinha names top two players to win award
Vitinha made a special mention of Mbappé and Harry Kane despite not being among his three candidates for the Golden Ball
When asked about the future winner of the Ballon d'Or 2026, Vitinha expressed his wish to see one of his teammates triumph in October. Dembélé, Kvara or Fabian Ruiz, the Portuguese international assured him, he "will vote for a Parisian".
Who will succeed Ousmane Dembélé on the Gold Balloon list? At the PSG, the choice is made for Vitinha who knows who he would vote for.
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