PSG Players Dominate 2026 Ballon d'Or Predictions with Mbappé and Kvaratskhelia Leading the Charge

As the 2026 Ballon d'Or contenders emerge, Paris Saint-Germain players are widely seen as the frontrunners for the prestigious award. French international Ousmane Dembélé expressed his strong belief that the Ballon d'Or will remain in the hands of a PSG player. In an interview highlighted by L'Equipe, Dembélé named his top three candidates as PSG’s Khvitcha Kvaratskhelia, Harry Kane, and Kylian Mbappé, emphasizing the exceptional performances of his PSG teammate Mbappé and Kvaratskhelia. Notably, Dembélé refrained from including himself among the favorites but acknowledged other deserving players such as Michael Olise, Lamine Yamal, Fabian Ruiz, and Willian Pacho.

Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappé voiced his own confidence in securing the Ballon d'Or in the upcoming season. Speaking ahead of a critical UEFA Champions League match where his current club Real Madrid will face Inter Milan, Mbappé projected optimism about his chances to win the award, signaling readiness for key challenges this season.

This strong representation of PSG players in the Ballon d'Or conversation coincides with the club's prominent presence across European competitions, further solidifying their influence in French and international football circles. Dembélé’s assertion that the trophy "will stay in the hands of a player from Paris Saint-Germain" underscores the club's deep talent pool and competitive edge in 2026.