The 2025 Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé led the nine-strong Paris Saint-Germain contingent on the 30-player shortlist unveiled on Tuesday for the 2026 accolade as the world's best footballer.

PSG is set to place 10 players on the 2026 Ballon d'Or 30-man shortlist, breaking their own record after back-to-back Champions League titles.

Ousmane Dembélé took home the award in 2025 after a stellar year.