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Fabián Ruiz Ballon d’Or candidacy

Overview

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabián Ruiz has emerged as a prominent candidate for the Ballon d’Or following a period of significant trophy success. His achievements include winning the UEFA Super Cup, the Intercontinental Cup, the Champions League, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Spain. Ruiz has received public support from teammates and coaching staff. His teammate Vitinha suggested a PSG player deserves consideration, while head coach Luis Enrique highlighted Ruiz’s extensive collection of silverware, including the Euros and the Nations League. Having recently signed a contract extension with PSG through June 2028, Ruiz described the award as “every footballer’s dream” and an “honour,” noting that while he has won many team titles, he seeks individual recognition for his work.

In a recent interview with ‘Téléfoot’, Ruiz reiterated his ambitions, stating that while he does not typically seek the spotlight, he feels it is appropriate to dream of the trophy given his recent achievements. Former French international Vicente Lizarraga has identified Ruiz as a top three candidate, noting that while he may lack the “flashy style” of players like Kylian Mbappé or Lamine Yamal, his consistency and major titles merit recognition, drawing comparisons to the candidacy of Rodri.

As the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony approaches on October 26 in London, the official list of nominees has been announced. Ruiz faces significant competition from high-profile players including Lionel Messi, who returns to the shortlist after a two-year absence, as well as Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Erling Haaland, and Vinícius Júnior. Mbappé remains a key contender, citing his historic World Cup performance as a primary factor in his candidacy.

Entities

Fabián Ruiz · Paris Saint-Germain · Spain national team · Luis Enrique · Ballon d'Or

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Fabian Ruiz eyes 2026 Ballon d'Or after major title wins

    Spain midfielder Fabian Ruiz is a top contender for the 2026 Ballon d'Or after winning both the Champions League and the FIFA World Cup.

  2. 6 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Ballon d'Or criteria shift focus to individual performance

    France Football has updated Ballon d'Or criteria to prioritize individual performance over team trophies, while midfielder Fabian Ruiz expresses his ambition to win the award.

  3. 6 days ago

    [SPORTS] 15 sources
    Fabián Ruiz eyes Ballon d'Or after Champions League and World Cup wins

    After winning the Champions League and the World Cup, PSG midfielder Fabián Ruiz has stated his ambition to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or, calling the individual honor a dream for any professional footballer.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Fabián Ruiz enters Ballon d’Or conversation after major trophy wins

    PSG midfielder Fabián Ruiz is being discussed as a Ballon d’Or contender following a season where he won the Champions League, the World Cup, and the UEFA Super Cup.

Sources

albiladpress.com · almountakhab.com · calcionapoli24.it · culturepsg.com · football365.fr · footballchannel.jp · frenchfootballweekly.com · gameofthepeople.com · gsp.ro · kickfootball.fr · m.digisport.ro · mesport.me · news.mynavi.jp · parisfans.fr · prosport.ro · soccerdigestweb.com · soccernews.com · sport1.pl · sportmagazin.rs · sportsport.ba · vipsg.fr

This summary has been updated 5 times: see revision history