Yamal favourite to win 2026 Ballon d’Or

After just falling short to Ousmane Dembele in this year’s Ballon d’Or, Lamine Yamal is the 9/4 favourite with William Hill to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

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Kylian Mbappe is next in the market at 6/1 after a brilliant start to the season, while Dembele is considered an 11/1 shot to win consecutive awards and Vinicius Jr is slightly behind the PSG winger at 14/1.

A handful of the world’s best follow at the 16/1 mark, including the likes of Raphinha, Harry Kane, Erling Haaland, Mohamed Salah, and Jude Bellingham.

Previous winners Rodri and Lionel Messi are next at 20/1, whilst Cristiano Ronaldo is 33/1 to win his sixth Ballon d’Or. Victories in major competitions such as the Champions League and domestic competitions will no doubt strengthen each player’s case.

Ballon d’Or 2026 Winner

• Lamine Yamal – 9/4
• Kylian Mbappe – 6/1
• Ousmane Dembele – 11/1
• Vinicius Jr – 14/1
• Michael Olise – 16/1
• Raphinha – 16/1
• Harry Kane – 16/1
• Erling Haaland – 16/1
• Mohamed Salah – 16/1
• Jude Bellingham – 16/1
• Vitinha – 20/1
• Rodri – 20/1
• Pedri – 20/1
• Lionel Messi – 20/1
• Florian Wirtz – 25/1
• Jamal Musiala – 25/1
• Alexander Isak – 25/1
• Cole Palmer – 33/1
• Bukayo Saka – 33/1
• Desire Doue – 33/1
• Virgil van Dijk – 33/1
• Cristiano Ronaldo – 33/1
• BAR – 40/1

William Hill spokesperson Lee Phelps said: “After finishing second in this year’s Ballon d’Or, Lamine Yamal has already proven himself among the very best and we make him our 9/4 favourite to go one better in 2026.

“Kylian Mbappe has started the new campaign in explosive form, reflected by his 6/1 price, while reigning champion Ousmane Dembele is a double-figure chance at 11/1. With so much football still to be played, the market remains competitive – several of the game’s biggest names can’t be split, sitting between 16/1 and 33/1.”

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