Arsenal leads the way thanks to their Premier League triumph as Ballon d’Or Awards 2026 confirms the nominees for best men’s club of the year.
The Premier League side were unstoppable last season as they secured the biggest title they have ever wanted since Mikel Arteta’s arrival.
Despite failing to lift the UEFA Champions League title, their performance for the 2025/2026 season was exceptional all through.
Another team that had a fantastic season is Paris Saint-Germain, they kept on winning titles including back-to-back Champions League.
Despite their slow start to the new season, PSG are the current giant of European Football aside losing the Club World Cup to Chelsea.
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Arsenal
Paris Saint-Germain
Bayern Munich
Flamengo
Bodo/Glimt
Bayern Munich makes the list thanks to their dominance in Germany which Borussia Dortmund and others find it hard to stop under manager, Vincent Kompany.
The surprise on this list is Bodo/Glimt and Flamengo. Both teams are not the usual big names often mentioned alongside PSG and others dominating Europe.
The Ballon d’Or Awards for best men’s club is a close one which may head the way of Paris Saint-Germain or Arsenal due to them winning the League after so many years.
