Ballon d’Or 2026: Full List of Club of the Year Nominees
- The 2026 Ballon d’Or shortlists for Men’s and Women’s Club of the Year awards each include five clubs and were announced ahead of the ceremony on October 26 in London.
- Nominees for the Men’s Club of the Year include Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Bodø/Glimt, Flamengo, and Paris Saint-Germain, the defending champions after winning the 2025 award and the Champions League.
- The Women’s Club of the Year nominees are Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Club América, Manchester City, and OL Lyonnes, with Barcelona favored after winning the UEFA Women’s Champions League and a domestic treble.
- The awards consider trophies won, memorable moments, overachievements, and fair play, with winners decided by voting at the ceremony in London.
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