NOMINEES 2026 WOMEN

Elena Sadiku has been officially nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or Best Women's Coach award following her historic achievements at Celtic.

Fresh off a Ballon d'Or Women's Coach of the Year nomination, we revisit Nils Neilsen's Asian Cup triumph in March 2026, the Dane confirming beyond all doubt he is a coach of the highest pedigree.

Nominated for Women's Coach of the Year at the 2026 Ballon d'Or, the Swedish manager's empathetic approach has revitalised Manchester City into a championship force.

Nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or Best Coach of the Season, Jonatan Giráldez has transformed women's football through intense tactical discipline, positional fluidity, and an astonishing 86.60% career win rate.

The French club was nominated for the Best Women’s Club of the Year award, presented at the Ballon d'Or ceremony. Find out what keeps it amongst the world’s elite.

The English club was nominated for the Best Women’s Club of the Year award, presented at the Ballon d'Or ceremony. Find out why they’ve returned to the top of English football.

The Mexican club was nominated for the Best Women’s Club of the Year award, presented at the Ballon d'Or gala. Find out why it has made such a historic impact on the international stage.

The German club was nominated for the Best Women’s Club of the Year award, presented at the ‘Ballon d'Or’ ceremony. Find out the reasons behind the Bavarian club’s nomination.

The Catalan club was nominated for the Best Women’s Club of the Year award, presented at the ‘Ballon d'Or’ ceremony. Find out the reasons behind its overwhelming dominance.

From youth European titles to treble-winning success with FC Barcelona, Clara Serrajordi's rapid ascension has been recognised by a 2026 Women's Young Talent of the Year nomination.