FC Bayern was among the big winners at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony. While Harry Kane was named the world’s best soccer player on Monday evening in London, Michael Olise also had reason to celebrate a special honor. The French national team player finished ninth in the official rankings, placing him among the top ten soccer players in the world.

For the 24-year-old, this marks another milestone in his still-young career. Since his move from Crystal Palace to FC Bayern in the summer of 2024, Olise has developed into one of the most important players for the German record champions.

With his outstanding dribbling, creativity, and goal-scoring threat, the right winger is now one of the most dangerous attacking players in Europe. His performances have now also been recognized in the most prestigious individual award in world soccer.

Olise finishes ninth in the Ballon d’Or rankings

In a field of top-tier contenders, Olise secured ninth place. In doing so, the Bayern star finished ahead of numerous top international players who were also nominated for the Ballon d’Or.

The competition the Frenchman had to contend with is particularly noteworthy. Ahead of him were, among others, Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, and last year’s winner, Ousmane Dembélé.

For Olise, however, ninth place is likely a testament to his strong development. The attacking player has long since established himself as a mainstay at FC Bayern and plays a central role in the team’s offense under Vincent Kompany.

Bayern officials are also likely to have welcomed the result with great delight. After all, the ranking underscores that, alongside Kane, the Munich club has another attacking star in its ranks who ranks among the absolute best internationally.

Kane Ahead of Mbappé and Yamal: Here Are the Top 10

🌕✨ OFFICIAL: 2026 Ballon d’Or TOP 10.

1. Harry Kane 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

2

. Kylian Mbappé 🇫🇷
3. Lamine Yamal 🇪🇸
4. Rodri Hernández 🇪🇸
5. Lionel Messi 🇦🇷

6

. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia 🇬🇪
7. Ousmane Dembélé 🇫🇷
8. Erling Haaland 🇳🇴

9

. Michael Olise 🇫🇷
10. Fabián Ruiz 🇪🇸 https://t.co/qP5LJvs7ik

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 26, 2026

At the top of the rankings, Harry Kane prevailed against the world’s elite. The 33-year-old Bayern striker relegated Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé to second place. Third place went to Barcelona star Lamine Yamal.

Behind the top three, Rodri finished in fourth place, followed by Lionel Messi in fifth. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembélé, and Erling Haaland took sixth through eighth place.

Michael Olise secured ninth place, while Spanish national team player Fabián Ruiz rounded out the top 10.

For FC Bayern, the performance of its two offensive stars sends a strong signal. With Kane, the record champion boasts the world’s best soccer player, while Olise has also made the leap into the international elite.

For the Frenchman in particular, the award could serve as additional motivation. At 24, Olise is still far from reaching his full potential as a player.

The fact that he is already among the top ten players in the Ballon d’Or voting shows just how much standing the Bayern star has earned in international soccer.

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