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Bruno Fernandes joins 30-man shortlist for 2026 Ballon d’Or

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 11:06 PM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Bruno Fernandes joins 30-man shortlist for 2026 Ballon d’Or

Summary

France Football has named Bruno Fernandes to the 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. The midfielder earned the nomination following a 2025/26 campaign in which he set a new Premier League record by registering 21 assists. His recent performance led to him securing the PFA Player of the Year trophy last month, alongside the writers’ player award collected in May. The award criteria focus on individual performance, team achievements, and fair play. Fernandes previously appeared on the shortlist in 2021, finishing tied for 21st place. The 70th annual Ballon d’Or ceremony is scheduled for October 26 in London. Fellow nominees include Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, Rodri, Lamine Yamal, and Lionel Messi.

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By the Numbers

•Bruno Fernandes is among 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or.
•He set a Premier League record with 21 assists during the 2025/26 term.
•Fernandes won both the PFA Player of the Year and the writers' award this year.
•The 70th annual Ballon d’Or ceremony takes place on October 26 in London.

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11:06 PMYahoo Sports — Fernandes nominated for Ballon d’Or

What they're saying

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Bruno Fernandes is part of a 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Competition organizers France Football have been gradually revealing the nominees for this prize, and others, throughout the day and Fernandes was a hard name to ignore after a record-breaking 2025/26. Fernandes surpassed a long-standing Premier League benchmark, by registering 21 assists last […]
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