Balon d'Or 2025-26 Nominations Released Ahead of London Gala

The official nomination lists for the highly anticipated 2025-26 Balon d'Or awards have been officially announced, highlighting outstanding individual and managerial performances across the international football landscape based on the 2025-26 season as well as the 2024-25 season.

Football stakeholders and fans alike are turning their attention toward the grand ceremony, which has been officially scheduled to take place on October 26 in the vibrant city of London, England, marking a major gathering for the global sporting community.

As the countdown to the October 26 event continues, intense competition is expected across all categories. Notably, the race for the prestigious men's best coach award features a highly accomplished group of elite tactical minds from top-tier clubs and national setups.

The distinguished nominees shortlisted for the men's best coach accolade include Luis Enrique representing Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Luis de la Fuente, Mikel Arteta of Arsenal, Unai Emery of Aston Villa, and Vincent Kompany of Bayern Munich.

Further expanding the tactical battleground, the managerial category also accounts for the broader landscape involving Hansi Flick of Barcelona, Pep Guardiola of Manchester City, Diego Simeone of Atletico Madrid, and Lionel Scaloni, alongside Jonathan Giraldez, Andre Jeglertz, Nils Nielsen, Pere Romeu, and Elena Sadiku.

Beyond the managerial nominees and the prominent clubs such as Bodø/Glimt, Flamengo, Club America, and Olympique Lyon, the broader context of the 2025-26 season also notes a remarkable twenty-two-year span (২২ বছর পর) as part of the historical backdrop leading up to the London ceremony.