The Ballon d’Or Award Nominees for best female player has been made available today with top women’s player making the cut.
It is a strong list which is expected to be cut down to a shorter list before the main award ceremony day.
The list is made up of players who had an amazing 2025/2026 season with their respective clubs and national team.
Aitana Bonmati is no stranger when it comes to making this list, but shockingly, she did not make the the cut for this year.
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Selma Bacha
Barbra Banda
Klara Bühl
Esmee Brugts
Mariona Caldentey
Scarlett Camberos
Kerstin Casparij
Temwa Chawinga
Cata Coll
Melchie Dumornay
Caroline Graham Hansen
Alex Greenwood
Patri Guijarro
Pernille Harder
Yui Hasegawa
Rose Lavelle
Mapi León
Lorena
Melvine Malard
Manaka Matsukubo
Vivianne Miedema
Ewa Pajor
Claudia Pina
Alexia Putellas
Wendie Renard
Alessia Russo
Khadija Shaw
Momoko Tanikawa
Caroline Weir
Tessa Wullaert
All the nominated players on the list earned their spot, and it will be a close one when picking the winner for this year award.
The Ballon d’Or Awards ceremony is expected to take place on Monday, October 26, 2026. The venue will be in London, England.
