Ballon d'Or 2026: Christophe Galtier picks three players who deserve to win award

Former Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier has named three players he believes deserve to win the Ballon d'Or this year: Fabián Ruiz, Ousmane Dembele, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Galtier mentioned Ruiz for his trophy wins, while Dembele and Kvaratskhelia impressed with their performances in matches. All three players were among the 30 shortlisted for the award in October 2026.