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Erling Haaland earns nomination for 2026 Ballon d'Or award

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 3:17 PM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Erling Haaland earns nomination for 2026 Ballon d'Or award

Summary

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been named to the 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The 26-year-old forward scored 38 goals and provided nine assists across 52 appearances during the previous campaign. His performance helped Manchester City secure both the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup titles. Haaland also recorded seven goals in five appearances for Norway during the 2026 World Cup, leading the team to a quarter-final finish. The winner of the award will be announced during a ceremony at The London Palladium on October 26. Additionally, his Manchester City teammate Ayyoub Bouaddi has received a nomination for the Men's Young Talent of the Year award.

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By the Numbers

•Erling Haaland is one of 30 players shortlisted for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
•Haaland tallied 38 goals and nine assists in 52 appearances last season.
•Manchester City won the FA Cup and Carabao Cup with his contribution.
•The 2026 Ballon d'Or winner will be announced October 26 at The London Palladium.
•Ayyoub Bouaddi is nominated for the Men's Young Talent of the Year award.

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3:17 PMYahoo Sports — Haaland receives sixth Ballon d'Or nomination

What they're saying

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Manchester City and Norway striker Erling Haaland has been named in the 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The 26-year-old made 52 appearances across all competitions last season, scoring 38 goals and contributing nine assists, as Manchester City lifted the FA Cup and Carabao Cup. Haaland's new team-mate Ayyoub Bouaddi has also been nominated for the Men's Young Talent of the Year award.
— Yahoo Sports

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