In 2026, Fabián Ruiz is the only player on the planet to have won the two biggest titles. The Champions League on May 30 with Paris Saint-Germain and the World Cup with Spain on July 19.
“It’s a dream for any footballer, confided the Spanish international during an interview given to Téléfoot. Why not this year? It would be an honor. » If his chances of seeing him succeed his teammate Ousmane Dembélé do exist, they are not immense either. Explanations.
Among the three criteria retained by France Football
for the designation of the Ballon d’Or, that concerning individual performances (decisive character, influence on matches and ability to make the difference) comes to the top. However, even if he was excellent on a collective level, the 30-year-old player did not achieve any outstanding individual performances.
Ballon d’Or, Fabián Ruiz as a simple outsider
In addition, Fabián Ruiz missed a significant part of the 2025-2026 financial year with PSG due to injury. In reality, he places himself among the credible outsiders to obtain the award. And not among the list of favorites, which includes Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal or even Kylian Mbappé.
The Ballon d’Or remains a very political and media trophy. A discreet midfielder, even a European and world champion, historically has very little chance against more offensive and more publicized stars.
