Ballon d'Or 2026 : Sadio Mané officiellement parmi les 30 nommés
Sadio Mané is indeed among the 30 players shortlisted for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, according to the official list unveiled this Tuesday by "France Football". This nomination puts the Lions' number 10 back in the global spotlight.

A comeback fueled by the AFCON
The Senegalese striker's nomination is primarily based on his performance at the last Africa Cup of Nations. Scoring two goals and providing three assists in seven matches, Mané led Senegal to continental glory, defeating Morocco in the final after extra time. This performance earned him the title of best player of the tournament, although the Confederation of African Football's appeals board subsequently awarded the trophy to Morocco in a decision issued last March.
The former Liverpool and Bayern Munich player's club performances also weighed heavily in the decision. With Al-Nassr, Mané scored ten goals and provided six assists in 25 league matches, contributing to the Riyadh club's first Saudi Arabian league title in seven years.
This list of 30 nominees is drawn up by members of the editorial staff of "France Football" and "L'Équipe," supported by former jurors and UEFA ambassadors. The final vote, which will determine the winner, will then be cast by a panel of international journalists.
Sadio Mané is no stranger to this elite group. He finished second in the 2022 Ballon d'Or, behind Karim Benzema. Along with Kalidou Koulibaly, El Hadj Diouf, and Pape Bouba Diop, he remains one of only four Senegalese players to have been among the 30 nominees for the Ballon d'Or.
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Bravo à notre CADRE. Aucun parmi les gosses que vous nous forcez n’est nomminé, xamouleine touss si foubal. Vive Sadio.
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