Ferran Torres, the player who scored the winning goal for Spain in the World Cup final against Argentina, is the leading contender for the men’s Ballon d’Or. The 26-year-old, now playing for Paris Saint-Germain, is among six Spanish World Cup winners nominated. Despite a leg injury, Aitana Bonmati’s former Barcelona teammate, Alexia Putellas—now with London City Lionesses—is in contention for the women’s award. Paris Saint-Germain boasts a strong presence on the list, with ten current players nominated after their Champions League victories, including Ousmane Dembele and the recently joined Torres. Lionel Messi received his 17th nomination, while Cristiano Ronaldo was absent this year. Other notable nominees include England’s Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, as well as Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Portuguese midfielders Vitinha and Joao Neves.