2026 Ballon d’Or: Ronaldo, Raphinha – 8 top players missing from nominees’ shortlist

At slightest 8 apical footballers are missing from the 30-man nominee shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or released connected Tuesday.

They are Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr, Portugal), Pedri (Barcelona, Spain), Raphinha (Barcelona, Brazil), Desire Doue (PSG, France), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal, England) and Bradley Barcola (PSG, France).

Others are: David Raya (Arsenal, Spain) and Cole Palmer (Chelsea, England).

Ronaldo’s eternal rival, Lionel Messi, makes the chopped aft impressing astatine his past World Cup this summer.

Pedri and Raphinha’s squad mates, Lamine Yamal and Rodri are besides included successful the shortlist.

The winners volition beryllium announced astatine an lawsuit successful London connected October 26.

2026 Ballon d’Or: Ronaldo, Raphinha – 8 apical players missing from nominees’ shortlist