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Ballon d'Or 2026: 5th Place
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Who will finish 5th in Ballon d'Or 2026?

Volume:
$98,451

Lionel Messi

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Resolved Oct 26, 2026

Closed: Oct 26, 9:00 PM EST

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Lionel Messi

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35%
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$41,659
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N/A
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1mo 4w 1d
Yes
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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

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$11,010
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1mo 4w 1d
No
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Michael Olise

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9%
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$7,718
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N/A
N/A
1mo 4w 1d
No
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Rodri

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$6,830
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1mo 4w 1d
No
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Fabian Ruiz

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$5,339
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N/A
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1mo 4w 1d
No
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Ousmane Dembélé

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5%
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$5,281
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N/A
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1mo 4w 1d
No
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Lamine Yamal

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$4,199
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1mo 4w 1d
No
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Erling Haaland

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$4,163
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N/A
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1mo 4w 1d
No
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Kylian Mbappé

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$3,832
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1mo 4w 1d
No
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Jude Bellingham

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$2,078
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1mo 4w 1d
No
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Pau Cubarsi

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$2,000
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1mo 4w 1d
No
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Harry Kane

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$1,673
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1mo 4w 1d
No
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Achraf Hakimi

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$869
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1mo 4w 1d
No
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Vinícius Júnior

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$849
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1mo 4w 1d
No
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Bruno Fernandes

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$101
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N/A
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1mo 4w 1d
No
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Marquinhos

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$80
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1mo 4w 1d
No
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Nuno Mendes

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$71
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1mo 4w 1d
No
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Declan Rice

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$70
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1mo 4w 1d
No
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Luis Diaz

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$70
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1mo 4w 1d
No
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Lautaro Martinez

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$70
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N/A
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1mo 4w 1d
No
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Gabriel Magalhães

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$70
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N/A
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1mo 4w 1d
No
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Sadio Mané

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$70
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N/A
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1mo 4w 1d
No
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Vitinha

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$50
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N/A
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1mo 4w 1d
No
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Marc Cucurella

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$50
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N/A
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1mo 4w 1d
No
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João Neves

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$50
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N/A
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1mo 4w 1d
No
Total markets: 25 of 51

Description

This market will resolve according to the player who finishes in 5th place in the men's 2026 Ballon d'Or ranking. The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony is scheduled to take place in London on October 26, 2026. If two or more players are tied for 5th place in the award ranking, resolution will follow France Football's (the award organizer, in partnership with UEFA) official ranking. Any players tied at the same placement with no further official distinction will be resolved alphabetically by name. If no 2026 Ballon d'Or ranking is published by November 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The resolution source for this market will be official information from France Football and/or UEFA, including the official Ballon d'Or announcement; a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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This market will resolve according to the player who finishes in 5th place in the men's 2026 Ballon d'Or ranking. The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony is scheduled to take place in London on October 26, 2026. If two or more players are tied for 5th place in the award ranking, resolution will follow France Football's (the award organizer, in partnership with UEFA) official ranking. Any players tied at the same placement with no further official distinction will be resolved alphabetically by name. If no 2026 Ballon d'Or ranking is published by November 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The resolution source for this market will be official information from France Football and/or UEFA, including the official Ballon d'Or announcement; a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Frequently asked questions

On Polymarket, the dashboard for the Ballon d'Or 2026 market tracks the current probabilities associated with each potential candidate finishing in 5th place. You’ll find a real-time display of the odds, reflecting what traders are willing to pay to own a share of a particular outcome. The dashboard also shows the 24-hour trading volume, currently at $58,874, and the total volume traded to date, which is $98,451. This provides insight into market activity and how sentiment is shifting around different players.

Currently, prediction market odds often reflect a different perspective than traditional sportsbooks. Sportsbooks set lines based on their own models and to balance action, while this market represents the collective wisdom of traders. It's common to see discrepancies, especially early in the cycle, as the prediction market can incorporate information and analysis more rapidly. If sportsbooks favor a different player than the one currently leading in this market, it suggests differing expectations about player performance and potential awards contention.

This market resolves around Jan 1, 2027, with the outcome confirmed once the official Ballon d'Or results are announced and verifiable from credible public reporting. The player officially placed 5th in the 2026 Ballon d'Or voting will determine the winning outcome. The resolution will be based on the official announcement made by France Football, the organizers of the Ballon d'Or award, and will be considered final once widely reported by reputable news sources.

Several factors could significantly impact this market. Major injuries to key contenders, exceptional performances in club and international competitions, and shifts in public perception all have the potential to move the odds. Unexpected transfers or changes in team dynamics could also influence trader sentiment. Any news regarding a player’s form, fitness, or off-field behavior will likely be reflected in the trading activity, and therefore, the probabilities within this market. The closer we get to the award ceremony, the more sensitive the market will become to these catalysts.