The date is getting closer and closer. On October 26, the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony will take place. A somewhat special edition since it will be the opportunity to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the birth of the individual trophy so coveted by footballers. In the meantime, speculations and positions are multiplying. The latest, that of Vitinha.
The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder was at a pre-match press conference this Tuesday, on the eve of the European Super Cup that his team will play against Aston Villa (9 p.m.). The opportunity for him to mention this famous Ballon d’Or and to proclaim loudly and clearly that for him, it is a Parisian who should be rewarded. “There are a lot of players who can claim the Ballon d’Or this year. For me, it would be right that it goes to a Parisian. »
Then, the Portuguese international agreed to name the few potential candidates he was thinking of. “Kvara had an excellent season, particularly in the Champions League. Ousmane (Dembélé) had another great season and Fabian (Ruiz) won everything. My choice would be one of these three. »
Vitinha votes for a PSG player
However, Vitinha said he was aware that external competition would be tough. “There are other good players. (Harry) Kane, (Kylian) Mbappé. I hope I don’t forget any. But I will vote for a Parisian to win the Ballon d’Or. »
The Portuguese may have forgotten a particularly sharp Lionel Messi during the 2026 World Cup, of which he still reached the final with Argentina.
Whatever happens, patience remains essential before this famous October 26. For the first time in its history, the Ballon d’Or will be awarded in London. A nod intended by the organizers to Stanley Matthews, first winner of the trophy in 1956.
