2026 Ballon d’Or: Rio Ferdinand, Giggs Name Players To Finish In Top Three Positions

Manchester United legends Rio Ferdinand and Ryan Giggs have revealed their predictions for the top three finishers in the 2026 Ballon d’Or awards.

The ceremony is scheduled to take place next Monday in London, United Kingdom, with several prominent footballers competing for the prestigious individual honour.

Among the leading contenders are Harry Kane of Bayern Munich, Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid, Lamine Yamal of Barcelona, and Michael Olise of Bayern Munich.

When asked to predict the top three, Giggs placed Barcelona youngster Yamal first, followed by Mbappe in second place and Bellingham in third.

“Yamal (1st), Mbappe (2nd) and Bellingham (3rd),” Giggs said.

Ferdinand offered a different prediction, backing Kane to claim the award, with Mbappe finishing second and Olise taking third place.

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“Kane (1st), Mbappe (2nd) and Olise (3rd),” Ferdinand replied. Votes for the winner have already been submitted and counted, but organisers are keeping the final result secret until the ceremony.