The 2026 Ballon d'Or winner will be revealed this Monday, October 26.
To mark the occasion, OneFootball's French editorial team cast their votes to crown their Ballon d'OF winner for the 2025-2026 season.
Today, we enter the top five of our rankings with a virtuoso capable of turning a match with a single moment of inspiration!
5️⃣ Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Paris Saint-Germain / GEO) - 38 points
Honours: Champions League, Ligue 1, UEFA Super Cup, Champions League Player of the Season.
After confirming Lamine Yamal in sixth, OneFootball's editorial team awards fifth place to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
An essential part of Luis Enrique's setup, the Georgian forward enjoyed an outstanding season in Paris Saint-Germain colours.
An unstoppable free spirit on the left flank, Kvara once again showcased his full technical repertoire: devastating dribbles, blistering bursts of pace and a clinical ability to deliver on the biggest European occasions.
A key figure in PSG's historic season, the Parisian number 7 has taken another step forward, earning a place among the world's very best. A fitting reward for one of the most spectacular game-changers on the planet.
📝 Ballon d'OneFootball: our rankings
- 10th: Declan Rice - 11 points
- 9th: Fabián Ruiz - 11 points
- 8th: Lionel Messi - 15 points
- 7th: Rodri - 20 points
- 6th: Lamine Yamal - 30 points
- 5th: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - 38 points
🔎 Methodology
From the list of 30 finalists compiled by France Football, the six members of our editorial team each selected their top 10. Players received 10 points for first place, 9 for second, 8 for third, and so on.
The scores were added together and the rankings determined by each player's total points. In the event of a tie, the player who received the highest individual placing ranks ahead.
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