Arsenal receive multiple Ballon d’Or award nominations for 2026

Arsenal secured nominations for several categories in the 2026 Ballon d’Or awards following a season that included a Premier League title and a Champions League final appearance. The club is shortlisted for Men’s Club of the Year alongside Bayern Munich, Bodo/Glimt, Flamengo, and Paris Saint-Germain. Manager Mikel Arteta earned a nomination for Men’s Coach of the Year, competing against Luis de la Fuente, Unai Emery, Vincent Kompany, and Luis Enrique. Additionally, goalkeeper David Raya was named as a nominee for the Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year award. Raya’s inclusion follows his Premier League Golden Glove win and his contribution to Spain’s success in the World Cup. Additional nominations for individual player awards are expected to be announced as the selection process continues throughout the day.

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