Ballon d’Or 2026, an outsider sees himself as a winner

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By: Manu Tournoux

Ballon d'Or 2026, an outsider sees himself as a winner

After having won practically everything this season for club and national team, Fabian Ruiz is starting to dream of a possible Ballon d’Or.

The 2025-2026 season has barely ended when the new year has already started for Paris Saint-Germain. Player of the club since 2022, Fabian Ruiz was on the pitch Thursday evening during the UEFA Super Cup won against Aston Villa (2-1). One more trophy in the showcase of the Spanish midfielder who has won (almost) everything this season. Enough to make him optimistic about his chances for the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

French Ligue 1 Championship, Champions League, FIFA Intercontinental Cup, UEFA Super Cup and Champions Trophy with PSG. World Cup with Spain. Fabien Ruiz’s record for the past season is simply astonishing. And it will necessarily grant him the right to join the list of thirty finalists for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. If a (bad) surprise is possible, the player is in any case certain that he has his chances of winning it.

Substitute who came on in the 75th minute on Wednesday evening, Fabian Ruiz answered questions from Marca just after the Super Cup. The opportunity for him to first look back on his fantastic season. “The truth is that last season was incredible. And what better way to start a new one than to win a new title? I’m lucky to have won so many already, and we have to keep working to win more and more. »

Ballon d’Or 2026, Fabian Ruiz does not stop himself from dreaming

Already focused on the Champions Trophy which will take place on Sunday against Racing Club de Lens at the Bollaert-Delelis stadium (8:45 p.m.), the Spanish international then agreed to answer a question related to the Ballon d’Or. “To be frank, I hear about it very regularly. For me, it is an honor to be mentioned on the list. I don’t think it’s because of my titles, and it’s really an honor to be included. I hope to win it. Why not ? »

Injured and absent for a large part of the first half of the season, Fabian Ruiz then returned in time to help PSG retain their various titles, particularly in C1. With Spain during the World Cup, he also had to fight to be a starter. Last year, he finished 24th in the 2025 Ballon d’Or. It remains to be seen what his ranking will be this year.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

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.