A PSG Ballon d’Or player? It’s validated!

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By: Manu Tournoux

A PSG Ballon d’Or player? It’s validated!

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha believes that the 2026 Ballon d’Or should go to a player from the Ile-de-France club.

While the 2025-2026 season has come to an end with the World Cup won by Spain at the end, the debates for the award of the 2026 Ballon d’Or are likely to be lively until the announcement of the winner on October 26, 2026. With Paris Saint-Germain winner of the Champions League, Spain world champion and the individual performances of Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane, it is difficult to select a favorite.

It’s a game that Vitinha played on the eve of the European Super Cup which will pit Paris Saint-Germain against Aston Villa. With a clever mix of objectivity and subjectivity, the Portuguese midfielder believes that it would be right for a Parisian player to be rewarded again, one year after the coronation of Ousmane Dembélé. “There are a lot of good players who can take the Ballon d’Or this year. For me, I think it would normally be to have a PSG player like Kvara after his season in the Champions League, Ousmane Dembélé after his big season or Fabian who won everything”he very rightly indicated.

Three favorites at PSG?

Once again decisive in key moments in the Champions League but also in the World Cup, Ousmane Dembélé could well be a candidate for his own succession. For his part, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia can boast of having been decisive in each round of the elimination phase of the C1, a competition which counts a lot in the awarding of the Ballon d’Or. Georgia’s absence from the World Cup could play tricks on it. Unlike Fabian Ruiz, who is the only player to have won the C1 and the World Cup. But his season truncated by injuries could also work against him.

Kane and Mbappé in the race

If his vote would naturally go for one of his teammates, Vitinha remains aware that other players can apply for the prestigious trophy. “For me it would be between these three players but there are a lot of players like Kane or Mbappé. I will vote for a Parisian during the Ballon d’Or”added the Parisian midfielder.

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.