Ballon d'Or 2026: PSG and Barcelona Femini Crowned Clubs of the Year
PSG and Barcelona Femini dominate the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony, securing Club of the Year honors alongside top individual awards.
The football world converged in London for the 2026 Ballon d'Or awards ceremony, where Ballon d'Or 2026 winners were announced in a night defined by the dominance of Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona. In a celebration of the 2025-26 season's greatest achievements, PSG and Barcelona Femini walked away with the prestigious Men's and Women's Club of the Year awards, respectively.
PSG Maintains European Dominance
Paris Saint-Germain has firmly established itself as the powerhouse of men's football. The French giants secured the Men's Club of the Year honor for the second year in a row. This recognition follows a historic run in European competition, where the club managed to clinch back-to-back UEFA Champions League titles, cementing their status at the pinnacle of the sport.
Barcelona Femini's Historic Treble
On the women's side, Barcelona Femini continued their reign of terror over European football. By retaining the Women's Club of the Year award, the Spanish side has now claimed this honor three times, with previous wins in 2023 and 2024.
The award serves as a crowning achievement for a stellar 2025-26 campaign in which the team completed a magnificent treble, further solidifying their position as the leading force in the women's game. Barcelona president Joan Laporta accepted the trophy on stage, marking another golden milestone for the Catalan club.
Individual Brilliance: The Young Stars and Coaches
The ceremony also highlighted the rising stars and the tactical minds behind the success. Barcelona's influence was felt across multiple categories:
- Lamine Yamal: The Spanish sensation and Barcelona star was named the Men's Young Player of the Year.
- Vicky Lopez: Continuing the club's streak, Lopez took home the Women's Young Player of the Year award.
- Pere Romeu: The head coach of the Barcelona women's team was honored as the Women's Coach of the Year.
In the men's category, Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente was recognized as the Men's Coach of the Year for his leadership on the international stage.
The Guardians of the Goal and Special Honors
The goalkeeping awards saw a mix of club and national success. Cata Coll of Barcelona was named the Women's Goalkeeper of the Year, while Unai Simón, representing Spain and Athletic Club, earned the title of Men's Goalkeeper of the Year.
Rounding off the honors, Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka was presented with the Socrates Award, recognizing his contributions and impact beyond the pitch.