Fabian Ruiz

From missing out on Qatar to triumphing at the 2026 World Cup: a technical analysis of the footballer who turned tactical generosity into his greatest weapon.

The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, nominated for the Ballon d’Or award for the second time, dazzled the world with an astonishing record. Find out more.

The 2026–27 Champions League will feature 66 players who were nominated for the Ballon d'Or. Discover the full list, team by team.

The 2026/26 season began in earnest in Austria last night, with an enthralling contest featuring a plethora of Ballon d’Or recipients…

With a midfield well-stocked with Ballon d’Or pedigree and a philosophy ingrained, La Roja have shown once again that nobody controls a narrative like they do.

The World Cup final between Argentina and Spain will feature 18 figures who were once part of the Ballon d'Or ecosystem.