Arsenal players receive Ballon d'Or nominations

Arsenal Ballon d'Or Declan Rice William Saliba Gabriel Magalhaes

Three Arsenal players—Declan Rice, William Saliba, and Gabriel Magalhaes—have been nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or shortlist. The nominations follow a successful season in which Arsenal won the Premier League title and reached the Champions League final.

Declan Rice returns to the shortlist after previously placing 27th. Former player Gerard Pique suggested that Rice has the potential to finish within the top 10 of the final rankings. Gabriel Magalhaes has earned his first nomination, while Saliba's inclusion highlights the defensive stability that underpinned the club's recent success.

Additionally, goalkeeper David Raya has received a nomination for the Yashin Trophy, and manager Mikel Arteta has been nominated for Men’s Coach of the Year. Arsenal itself has also been nominated for Club of the Year.

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Arsenal · Ballon d'Or · Declan Rice · Gabriel Magalhaes · William Saliba

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