Ballon d’Or 2026: 5 factors that can decide who wins award
The criteria are considered in order of importance, with individual performance coming first, followed by collective achievements, then class and fair play.
Winning major competitions can consequently boost a player’s chances, although collective success is ranked below individual performance.
The Ballon d’Or criteria include sporting class and fair play, meaning a player’s behaviour can form part of the overall assessment.
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