Who is your Ballon d’Or?
You already know the trophies. This is performance only: define what being the best means and see your 30 candidates.
Your Ballon d’Or 2025-26: Joshua Kimmich
FC Bayern München, Bundesliga · defensive midfielder. Followed by Bruno Fernandes and Vitinha. 472 players meet these criteria.
The 30 candidates for 2025-26 under the starting criteria, first to last. The score runs from 0 to 100.
| # | Player | Position | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua KimmichFC Bayern München · Bundesliga | Defensive midfielder | 91.2 |
| 2 | Bruno FernandesManchester United · Premier League | Attacking midfielder | 86.5 |
| 3 | VitinhaParis Saint Germain · Ligue 1 | Defensive midfielder | 84.3 |
| 4 | Harry KaneFC Bayern München · Bundesliga | Striker | 83.8 |
| 5 | Aleix GarcíaBayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga | Defensive midfielder | 82.7 |
| 6 | Frenkie de JongFC Barcelona · La Liga | Attacking midfielder | 82.2 |
| 7 | Alessandro BastoniInter · Serie A | Centre-back | 81.8 |
| 8 | Virgil van DijkLiverpool · Premier League | Centre-back | 80.9 |
| 9 | PedriFC Barcelona · La Liga | Attacking midfielder | 80.6 |
| 10 | Arda GülerReal Madrid · La Liga | Attacking midfielder | 80.6 |
| 11 | Michael OliseFC Bayern München · Bundesliga | Winger | 79.4 |
| 12 | Hakan ÇalhanoğluInter · Serie A | Attacking midfielder | 78.8 |
| 13 | Manuel LocatelliJuventus · Serie A | Defensive midfielder | 77.1 |
| 14 | Joey VeermanPSV · Eredivisie | Attacking midfielder | 76.8 |
| 15 | Lamine YamalFC Barcelona · La Liga | Winger | 75.5 |
| 16 | Nico SchlotterbeckBorussia Dortmund · Bundesliga | Centre-back | 75.2 |
| 17 | Aleksandar PavlovicFC Bayern München · Bundesliga | Defensive midfielder | 75.0 |
| 18 | Dean HuijsenReal Madrid · La Liga | Centre-back | 74.9 |
| 19 | Min-jae KimFC Bayern München · Bundesliga | Centre-back | 74.9 |
| 20 | Erling HaalandManchester City · Premier League | Striker | 74.4 |
| 21 | Declan RiceArsenal · Premier League | Defensive midfielder | 73.6 |
| 22 | RaphinhaFC Barcelona · La Liga | Winger | 72.7 |
| 23 | Rayan CherkiManchester City · Premier League | Attacking midfielder | 72.6 |
| 24 | Jeff ChabotVfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga | Centre-back | 72.6 |
| 25 | Juan MirandaBologna · Serie A | Full-back | 71.9 |
| 26 | RodriManchester City · Premier League | Defensive midfielder | 71.8 |
| 27 | Jan Paul van HeckeBrighton & Hove Albion · Premier League | Centre-back | 71.8 |
| 28 | Luka ModrićAC Milan · Serie A | Defensive midfielder | 71.5 |
| 29 | Joachim AndersenFulham · Premier League | Centre-back | 71.5 |
| 30 | Lautaro MartínezInter · Serie A | Striker | 70.8 |
This is a game, not a verdict. It shows who stands out most through Sir Balone’s La Lente; a player’s impact is made of more than that. One view, not the final word.
Goalkeepers go separately: they are measured differently (what they save against what they face).
| 1 | Daniel BatzFSV Mainz 05 · Bundesliga | 68.6 |
| 2 | Joan GarcíaFC Barcelona · La Liga | 68.2 |
| 3 | Gianluigi DonnarummaManchester City · Premier League | 63.0 |
| 4 | Alexander NübelVfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga | 62.0 |
| 5 | Jari De BusserGo Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie | 60.0 |
And among France Football’s 30 nominees? Order them by your criteria
How it is counted
There are no votes and no trophies. The list comes only from what each player did in his league that season, with La Lente’s own measures: what he produces, what he costs and the balance between the two (NVP).
You decide how much each one weighs. A player’s score is the blend of the three, from 0 to 100, multiplied by what his league is worth. If every league is worth the same to you, leave them at 100 %.
The starting criteria reward a high NVP for the position, a lot of production and being outstanding at something: at least one of La Lente’s five skills at S, the top letter. You can lower it to A or drop it.
The requirements by position use those same skills, graded from C up to S. They let you say things like “a striker must be at least an A as a scorer”.
Each player appears once, in his position that season. Goalkeepers have their own list. The current season has few matches: its lists move a lot from one matchday to the next.
Frequently asked questions
Who would win the 2025-26 Ballon d’Or on performance alone?
Under La Lente’s starting criteria —a high NVP for the position, a lot of production and at least one skill at S—, the top player of 2025-26 is Joshua Kimmich (FC Bayern München), followed by Bruno Fernandes and Vitinha. It is a starting point: change what matters most, the weight of the leagues or the requirements by position, and the list changes.
How is each player’s score calculated?
It blends three of La Lente’s measures, each from 0 to 100: the balance between what he produces and what he costs (NVP), what he produces and how little he costs. You decide how much each one weighs. The result is multiplied by what the player’s league is worth, which you also decide.
Why do trophies and goals not count?
Because you already know those. This tool looks only at the player’s performance in his league: what he gave his team and what he cost it, compared with players in the same position. Goals come in as part of what he produces, penalties excluded, but they do not override everything else.
Which seasons and leagues does it cover?
League seasons from 2024-25 —2024-25, 2025-26, 2026-27— of the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, the Bundesliga, Ligue 1, the Eredivisie and Liga Portugal. Each player appears once per season, in his position that season. Goalkeepers have their own list.
Is it related to France Football’s Ballon d’Or?
No. It is an independent tool by Sir Balone, unrelated to the award or to those who run it. There are no votes: the list comes only from the data and from the criteria you choose.