The race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or has entered a heated phase, as the latest rankings for April 2026 have brought big surprises and much discussion in the world of football.
According to the latest publication by the well-known website Score 90, at the top of the list is Bayern Munich star Michael Oliseh, who is currently considered the main candidate for the most prestigious individual award.
His impressive form and impact on the German team’s play have put Oliseh ahead of the big names in European football.
Behind him is Harry Kane in second place, confirming another exceptional season in individual terms. While the podium is completed by Barcelona’s supertalent, Lamine Yamal, who continues to amaze despite his young age.
The top 5 closes with two familiar names: Kylian Mbappe in fourth place and Erling Haaland in fifth place, showing that experience and continuity remain key factors in this competition.
Further down the rankings also feature players with major impact this season, such as Declan Rice (6), Ousmane Dembele (7), Vitinha (8), Joshua Kimmich (9) and tenth-placed Khvicha Kvartaskhelia.
The list below also includes names like Luis Diaz, Vinicius Junior, Julian Alvarez, Pedri, Raphinha, Federico Valverde, Bruno Fernandes, Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes and Gabriel Magalhaes.
The rankings prove that the competition is more open than ever. With six months still to go until the final ceremony, end-of-season performances and team trophies are expected to be decisive in determining the winner.
It is worth noting that last year, Ousmane Dembele won the Ballon d’Or, followed by Lamine Yamal and Vitinha.
