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Fakayejo Paul
Paris Saint-Germain have been crowned the Men’s Club of the Year at the 70th Ballon d’Or ceremony held at the London Palladium.
The French giants retained the prestigious title following a trophy-laden 2025/26 campaign under head coach Luis Enrique, beating out competition from shortlisted finalists Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Bodø/Glimt, and Flamengo.
A Historic Campaign in Numbers 📊
- Continental & World Silverware:Secured back-to-back UEFA Champions League titles, alongside triumphs in the UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Intercontinental Cup, and Ligue 1.
- Ballon d’Or History:Became the first club in football history to have 10 players nominated on the 30-man shortlist in a single edition (featuring Khvicha Kvaratskhelia 6th, Ousmane Dembélé 7th, Fabián Ruiz 10th, Achraf Hakimi 13th, plus Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, João Neves, and Vitinha).
- Stage Acceptance:With the first-team squad competing in European action, sidelined winger Ousmane Dembélé collected the award on stage in London on behalf of the club, thanking the players, staff, president, and supporters for building a dominant long-term project.