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Marquinhos expresses hope for a Paris Saint-Germain Ballon d’Or winner

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 10:35 AM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Marquinhos expresses hope for a Paris Saint-Germain Ballon d’Or winner

Summary

Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos stated his support for a teammate to secure this year’s Ballon d’Or. The award ceremony is scheduled for 26th October in Paris. Nine players from the club appear on the list of 30 nominees, a total matching the club's representation from the previous season. The nominations follow Paris Saint-Germain winning consecutive UEFA Champions League titles. Nominees include Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, João Neves, Fabián Ruiz, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Willian Pacho, Marquinhos, and Ousmane Dembélé. Marquinhos noted that the team possesses several high-quality players deserving of the individual recognition.

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By the Numbers

•Nine Paris Saint-Germain players are nominated for the upcoming Ballon d’Or.
•The award presentation will take place in Paris on 26th October.
•Nominees include Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, João Neves, and Fabián Ruiz.
•Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Willian Pacho, Marquinhos, and Ousmane Dembélé are also among the 30 finalists.
•Paris Saint-Germain players earned these nominations following consecutive UEFA Champions League victories.

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10:35 AMYahoo Sports — Marquinhos ‘hopes’ another PSG player wins the Ballon d’Or

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Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos (32) has said that he hopes that a PSG player wins this year’s edition of the Ballon d’Or. The Brazilian is one of nine Parisiens nominated for the award.The...
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