Yamal, Messy or Rodri? Who is now the favorite to win the Golden Ball?

At the top of the list is Lamine Yamal, while Kilian Muppee remains outside the podium despite being the best goalist in La League, Champions League and World Cup.

15. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)

The English midfielder first enters Top 15 thanks to a fantastic World Cup where he scored seven goals and led England to several decisive matches. However, his season with the club was not enough for a higher ranking.

14. Joao Neves (Paris Saint-Germain)

Although he did not shine in the World Cup, he remains on the list thanks to the important role he played in the Champions League winner.

13. Rodri (Manchester City)

The winner of the prize as the best World Cup player goes up in the ranking, but the season with Manchester City was not at the 2024 level due to injuries and a lack of continuity, Telegrafi reports, broadcast Periscope.

Twelve. Luis Diaz (Bayn Munich)

Colombian lost ground after Colombia's early elimination at the World Cup.

11. Kvaratskhelia (Paris Saint-Germain)

The excellent season with the club was not enough to enter Top 10, since Georgia did not participate in the World.

10. Lionel Messia (Inter Miami)

Messy returns to Top 10 thanks to another extraordinary World Cup, where he led Argentina to the final. According to numerous media, he even deserved to be declared the best tournament player.

9. Osmane Deble (Paris Saint-Germain)

The current winner of the Golden Ball falls in the ranking after a non-completely convincing season and the elimination of France in the semifinals.

8. Erling Haaland (Manchester City)

Norwegians restored the shape to the World Cup and helped Norway reach the quarterfinals, significantly improving its position.

7. Declan Rice (Arsenal)

The English midfielder held a fine season with the club, but in the world, he was affected by physical problems and disease.

6. Pedri (Barcelona)

Despite Spain's success, Pedri lost his title position in the crucial stage of the tournament, which affected his ranking.

5. Vita (Paris Saint-Germain)

One of the favourites during the season falls to fifth place after a disappointing World Cup with Portugal.

4. Kilian Mbappe (Real Madrid)

Muppe was the best goal scorer in La League, the Champions League and the World Cup, but the lack of trophies with the club left him outside the first three countries.

3. Harry Kane.

The English striker was one of the main favourites, but England's failure in the final phase of the World affected negatively in the Golden Ball race.

2. Michael Olyse (Bain Munich)

The Frenchman held an extraordinary season and was the best assistant of the World Cup, but the elimination of France in the semifinals overshadowed her chances of first place.

1. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

Spanish talent wraps up the season as the main favourite for Golden Ball 2026. Although its world statistics were not staggering, the impact on Spain's game and the triumph at the World Cup have placed it at the top of the ranking, making the front-runner for the most prestigious individual award in football. /Periscope/