Donnarumma Backs Dembele for 2026 Ballon d’Or Ahead of Yamal, Mbappe and Kane

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Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has named former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Ousmane Dembele as his choice for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Speaking to a French sports outlet, the Italy international said he believes Dembele deserves the award. The pair played together at PSG before Donnarumma’s move to Manchester City. Dembele is competing with several high-profile contenders, including Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane. The winner is expected to be announced later this month.

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