Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have secured a strong presence in the 2026 Ballon d’Or rankings, with several of the French club’s players featuring among the positions announced ahead of the awards ceremony in London.

According to a report by 3News on Monday, October 26, 2026, the rankings are being revealed progressively as football fans await the final results of the 70th edition of the prestigious individual award. The ceremony is taking place at the London Palladium, with the top 10 positions attracting particular attention.

Among PSG’s players, Achraf Hakimi secured 13th place, followed by Vitinha in 14th. Ferran Torres was listed in 16th position, while João Neves finished 19th and Willian Pacho took 20th place. Nuno Mendes was ranked 23rd, with club captain Marquinhos occupying 25th position.

The rankings also featured several other high-profile footballers. Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham finished 11th, while Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsí claimed 12th place. Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice was ranked 15th, and Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior occupied 17th position.

Other players included Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães in 21st place, Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martínez in 22nd and Bayern Munich forward Luis Díaz in 24th. Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes finished 27th, while William Saliba and Sadio Mané shared 29th position.

PSG’s representation in the rankings has drawn attention to the individual performances of its players during the 2025/26 season. The club's presence across several positions reflects the number of its squad members who earned recognition in the voting.

Despite the announcement of the positions outside the top 10, attention remained focused on the leading contenders as the ceremony continued. Players still in contention included Ousmane Dembélé, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi, among others.

The final results were expected to establish the year's winner and determine the complete order of the leading players. The Ballon d’Or recognises individual performances over the relevant assessment period, making the rankings a major talking point among supporters, clubs and football analysts.

As the ceremony progressed, PSG supporters had several players to follow, although their individual positions varied considerably. The final standings would determine which footballers received the highest recognition for their performances during the season.

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