Haaland and Bouaddi in running for 2026 men's Ballon d’Or awards
City striker Erling Haaland has been nominated for the 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or. Club News Ballon d’Or 2026: Everything you need to know The Norwegian international has been included on the 30-str...
Erling Haaland and Ayyoub Bouaddi are among the nominees for the 2026 Men's Ballon d'Or awards. The Norwegian forward, currently playing for Manchester City, has been included in the prestigious 30-strong shortlist. Haaland's nomination marks his sixth overall, and this season alone, he scored 52 goals and provided nine assists in the 2025/26 campaign.
His impressive performances contributed to Manchester City's success, securing the Carabao Cup and FA Cup. At the 2026 World Cup, Haaland scored seven times, helping Norway reach the quarter-finals for the first time in their history. Other nominees for the Men's Ballon d'Or include City's Rodri, who moved to Barcelona this summer, and the 2024 winner, Rodri.
Meanwhile, 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi has been nominated for the Men's Young Talent of the Year award. Bouaddi, signed by City from Lille earlier this month, has already made an impact in the Premier League and helped Morocco reach the quarter-finals at the 2026 World Cup. The Women's Ballon d'Or nominees include Bunny Shaw, Alex Greenwood, Vivienne Miedema, Yui Hasegawa, and Kerstin Casparij. The awards ceremony will take place in London at the Palladium Theatre.
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