The PSG's success is a testament to the team's strength and consistency, having won five major trophies in the 2025-2026 season, including a second consecutive Ligue des champions title and a fifth consecutive French championship. The team's nine nominees include Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, João Neves, Fabian Ruiz, Ousmane Dembélé, Khvitcha Kvaratskhelia, and last season's Ballon d'Or winner.
However, the team's list of nominees has changed this year, with Willian Pacho and Marquinhos not making the cut. They were replaced by Gianluigi Donnarumma and Désiré Doué, who had a phenomenal European campaign. The PSG has also added a new nominee, Ferran Torres, who joined the team this summer for a reported €50 million. Despite being retained for his season with FC Barcelona, Torres will be counted among the Spanish contingent.
The Spanish national team is the best-represented nation in the Ballon d'Or shortlist, with 10 nominees, one more than France. Fabian Ruiz, one of the PSG's nominees, is the only player to have won both the Ligue des champions with Paris and the World Cup with Spain. He is joined by Rodri, Pau Cubars, and Lamine Yamal, who are also among the nominees.
The Ballon d'Or France Football 2026 will be awarded on October 26 in London.