Vitinha says he would favour a Parisian in the Ballon dOr vote by voting for three Paris Saint-Germain outsiders to win the most prestigious prize in football. While the likes of Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Rodri are favourites for this years award, midfielder Vitinha believes PSGs Fabian Ruiz, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia or Ousmane Dembele deserve the trophy.There are a lot of good players who can win this year, said the Portugal international, via PSGs website. For me, it would be normal for a PSG player to win it like Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after his Champions League season, Ousmane Dembele after his great season or Fabian Ruiz, who has won everything.I vote for a Parisian.Table of ContentsBallon dOr 2026: Who are the favourites?Why Fabian Ruiz, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia could win Ballon dOrWhen is the Ballon dOr 2026?Super Cup 2026: PSG eager, says VitinhaPSG vs Aston Villa: When is the Super Cup 2026?Ballon dOr 2026: Who are the favourites?Heres the top 10 likeliest Ballon dOr winners according to bookmakers on August 11 2026.PlayerTeamHarry KaneBayern Munich / EnglandLamine YamalBarcelona / SpainRodriManchester City / SpainKylian MbappeReal Madrid / FranceLionel MessiInter Miami / ArgentinaPau CubarsiBarcelona / SpainFabian RuizPSG / SpainOusmane DembelePSG / FranceErling HaalandMan City / NorwayKhvicha KvaratskheliaPSG / GeorgiaWhy Fabian Ruiz, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia could win Ballon dOrMidfielder Fabian Ruiz has embellished his trophy cabinet like no other player since 2024, playing a key part in PSGs consecutive Champions League trophies, as well as EURO 2024 and World Cup 2026 glory for Spain.Having been the Player of the Season in the Champions League when Paris won their first-ever title in 2024/25, prolific France forward Dembele scored eight times in 13 appearances and was named in the Team of the Season as his side retained their trophy.Dazzling Georgian winger Kvaratskhelia produced an extraordinary 10 goals and seven assists during the 2025/26 Champions League, succeeding Dembele as organisers Player of the Season less than 18 months after his debut for the club.When is the Ballon dOr 2026?The 70th edition of ceremony will take place on October 26 2026 in London. Dembele is the holder.Super Cup 2026: PSG eager, says VitinhaPSG face Europa League holders Aston Villa in the Super Cup in Salzburg on Wednesday, having beaten Tottenham on penalties in last seasons showpiece.We are eager to play this game and know its not just a win, but a trophy, Vitinha told UEFA.Weve been making history but we have hunger to do more and we know its very difficult to play these types of games. Were going to take advantage of it.PSG vs Aston Villa: When is the Super Cup 2026?The match starts at 20:00 BST (15:00 ET / 12:00 PT). In the UK, live coverage is on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, with streaming on HBO Max. Topics Aston Villa F.C. Ballon d'Or Erling Haaland Harry Kane Kylian Mbapp Lamine Yamal Lionel Messi Ousmane Dembele Paris Saint-Germain F.C. Rodri UEFA Super Cup Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Paris Saint-Germain vs Aston Villa: Where to watch, line-ups, stats and preview for UEFA Super Cup Mitch Fretton 11th August, 2026 Diomandes former boss confident teenager can thrive on the right and form deadly trident at Real Madrid with Vinicius and Mbappe Jon Fisher 11th August, 2026 Endrick set to remain at Real Madrid after Aston Villa links Cian Cheesbrough 10th August, 2026 Aston Villa in talks to sign Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich Mitch Fretton 10th August, 2026 PSG complete signing of Aston Villa defender Lucas Digne Mitch Fretton 9th August, 2026 Inter Miami pay tribute to absent Lionel Messi after death of his father 101 GreatGoals 9th August, 2026
