French club Paris Saint-Germain was crowned the best men’s club in the world for 2026 today, during the 70th Ballon d’Or awards ceremony held at the London Palladium theater in the British capital. This crowning confirms the prestigious status the Parisian club has reached after a season full of achievements and titles both continentally and domestically.
The 2025-2026 season witnessed remarkable brilliance from Paris Saint-Germain, as they managed to add six titles to their trophy cabinet, most notably the UEFA Champions League title for the second consecutive time, confirming their dominance on the European stage. The team’s achievements also included winning the French League, the UEFA Super Cup for the years 2025 and 2026, in addition to the 2025 Club World Cup, and the French Champions Cup.
The French club’s excellence was not limited to collective titles alone but extended to individual Ballon d’Or nominations for 2026. Paris Saint-Germain set a record with ten of its players included in the final list of nominees, featuring shining names such as Moroccan Achraf Hakimi, Ousmane Dembélé, Vitinha, Marquinhos, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. This strong presence reflects the quality and diversity of talent within the team.
Regarding other individual awards, the team’s coach Luis Enrique strongly competed for the Best Coach award, while goalkeeper Matvei Safonov entered the race for the Yashin Trophy for best goalkeeper. Additionally, young player Warren Zaire Emery was nominated for the Kopa Trophy for the best young player, confirming that Paris Saint-Germain is not only the best men’s club in the world but an integrated system rich with talents in all categories.
