William Saliba has finished 29th in the Ballon d’Or 2026 standings, though some Arsenal fans are not happy with his ranking.
Saliba was one of three Arsenal players to have made the 30-man shortlist, along with central defensive partner Gabriel – nominated for the first time – and midfielder Declan Rice.
Saliba played a key role in helping the Gunners win their first Premier League title in over 20 years as well as reaching a first Champions League final since 2006.
Despite this though, the defender has not been able to crack the top 20 – or even the top 10.
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