Paris Saint-Germain’s 2-1 victory over Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup has added another layer to the race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or.
The French champions continued their impressive run of success by claiming another European trophy on Wednesday night, strengthening the claims of some of their key players ahead of this year’s prestigious individual award.
PSG took the lead through Khvicha Kvaratskhelia before Brian Madjo equalised for Aston Villa shortly before half-time.
Desire Doué restored PSG’s advantage in the second half, scoring the decisive goal to secure another piece of European silverware for the Parisian club.
The victory gives PSG back-to-back UEFA Super Cup titles and further enhances the Ballon d’Or credentials of their leading stars, according to BBC Sport.
However, the race remains fiercely contested, with performances during the 2026 FIFA World Cup also expected to have a major influence on the final voting.
Here are the current top five contenders:
