Paris is the venue for the eagerly awaited Ballon d’Or ceremony, where the 30 candidates who will compete for this prestigious award are revealed. The list, dominated by PSG with nine names, has generated great expectation.
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Spanish Representation in the Race for the Ballon d’Or
The Spanish representation is notable, with three outstanding footballers on the list. Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and Fabián Ruiz are the representatives of Spain, who will seek to take the prize home. FC Barcelona is positioned as the second club with the most candidates, with a total of four players. In addition to Yamal and Pedri, Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha are also on the list. Lamine Yamal, along with Ousmane Dembelé, are emerging as key figures in the contest. Pedri, for his part, seeks to excel for the second consecutive year. Robert Lewandowski, with nine nominations, and Raphinha, who debuts on this list, add excitement to the competition. Real Madrid has three representatives: Vinicius, Jude Bellingham, and Kylian Mbappé, the latter thanks to his outstanding performance in the previous season. Spain, along with Portugal, are the third countries with the most representatives on the list, surpassed by England and France.Women’s Ballon d’Or: The Spanish in the Fight
The Women’s Ballon d’Or also promises excitement. Aitana Bonmatí, Alexia Putellas, Mariona Caldentey, Esther González, Patri Guijarro and Claudia Pina are the six Spanish footballers nominated. The list includes Marta’s return and Amanda Gutierres’ first nomination. The European Championship has propelled five English players onto the list, who compete with the Spanish, dominant in recent editions.
