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List of players with most Ballon d’Or nominations
Health2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or
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The 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or shortlist has highlighted players with the longest runs among football’s elite.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi remain the most nominated players, with Messi earning his 17th nomination.
- Lionel Messi has 17 Ballon d’Or nominations
- Cristiano Ronaldo is the other most nominated player
- The 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or shortlist features a new generation of stars
- Messi is one nomination behind Ronaldo
- The nomination list highlights players with long runs among football’s elite
- The 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or shortlist has highlighted players with the longest runs among football’s elite.
- The 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or shortlist features a new generation of stars
- Messi is one nomination behind Ronaldo
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- The 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or winner will be announced
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The award recognizes the best player in the world
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- Sep 9Vanguard News: The announcement of the 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or has brought the spotlight back to the players
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