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Men's Young Talent of the Year Nominees

Discover all the nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or – Men's Young Talent of the Year. The ceremony will take place in London on October 26th.

Kerim Alajbegović, RB Salzburg/Juventus forward, Men's Young Talent of the Year 2026 nominee

Ayyoub Bouaddi, Lille/Manchester City midfielder, Men's Young Talent of the Year 2026 nominee

Pau Cubarsí, FC Barcelona defender, Men's Young Talent of the Year 2026 nominee

Yan Diomandé, RB Leipzig/Real Madrid forward, Men's Young Talent of the Year 2026 nominee

Lennart Karl, Bayern Munich midfielder, Men's Young Talent of the Year 2026 nominee

Éli Junior Kroupi, Bournemouth forward, Men's Young Talent of the Year 2026 nominee

Lamine Yamal, FC Barcelona forward, Men's Young Talent of the Year 2026 nominee

Johan Manzambi, Freiburg/Aston Villa midfielder, Men's Young Talent of the Year 2026 nominee

Ibrahim Maza, Bayer Leverkusen midfielder, Men's Young Talent of the Year 2026 nominee