Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘I admire him’ – David Silva snubs Yamal, names award winner

Manchester City legend, David Silva, has snubbed Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal while naming the player to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

According to Silva, Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz is the player who should win the Ballon d’Or.

He described Ruiz, who won all the major trophies in the last two years, as a wonderful footballer, adding that he admires him.

“For me, teamwork is the most important thing, because without it you cannot win,” Silva said on El Partidazo (via Mundo Deportivo).

“If I had to give the Ballon d’Or to someone, it would be Fabian, because he has won the most titles in the last two years.

“He does not get enough recognition, I do not know why, because he is a wonderful player. I admire him a lot.”