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Elena Sadiku earns nomination for 2026 Ballon d'Or coach award

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Elena Sadiku earns nomination for 2026 Ballon d'Or coach award

Summary

Former Celtic Women manager Elena Sadiku has been shortlisted for the 2026 Ballon d'Or Women’s Coach of the Year award. The 32-year-old is among five nominees, alongside Jonatan Giraldez, Andree Jeglertz, Pere Romeu, and Nils Nielsen. Sadiku’s nomination follows her tenure at Celtic, where she led the team to their first Scottish Women’s Premier League title and their inaugural Women’s Champions League campaign. Since leaving Glasgow in December 2025, she has transitioned to BK Häcken in Sweden. During her time there, she secured the club's first continental honor by winning the Women’s Europa Cup. The winner of the coaching accolade will be announced at the Ballon d'Or ceremony next month.

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By the Numbers

•Elena Sadiku is one of five managers shortlisted for the 2026 award.
•She led Celtic to their first Scottish Women’s Premier League title.
•Sadiku previously held the record as the youngest manager to lead a team in the Women’s Champions League.
•The 2026 award winner will be announced at the Ballon d'Or ceremony next month.
•Sadiku currently serves as the manager of Swedish club BK Häcken.

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