Brazilian football is represented across various categories for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, an award presented by "France Football" magazine. The ceremony takes place at the London Palladium Theatre in London, England, bringing together the top names in world sports.
In the category for the best male player of the 2025-26 season, three Brazilians appear on the shortlist: Vini Jr (Real Madrid), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain), and Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal). Among the women, goalkeeper Lorena, a starter for the Brazilian National Team and player for the Kansas City Current in the United States, received a double nomination, competing for both the best female player and best goalkeeper awards.
Flamengo represents Brazilian football in the contest for the world's best men's club recognition. The Ballon d'Or voting is conducted by a jury composed of 100 sports journalists representing the 100 top-ranked countries in the FIFA rankings. The main evaluation criteria cover individual performance, decisive and impressive impact, collective performance and achievements, as well as class and fair play.
