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Declan Rice finished 15th in the 2026 Ballon d'Or voting, outpacing Arsenal teammates Gabriel and Saliba as well as Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes.

The final results of the prestigious 2026 Ballon d'Or voting have been revealed, with Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice finishing in 15th place, garnering more votes than his teammates. The 27-year-old has established himself as an undeniable leader for both the Premier League champions and the England national team, which clinched bronze medals at the World Cup.

Other Arsenal and Manchester United players' positions

  • Gabriel Magalhaes secured the 21st spot. The Brazilian entered the list of 30 finalists for the first time, playing a key role in Arsenal's long-awaited Premier League title and reaching the Champions League final, even though he missed a decisive penalty against PSG.
  • Bruno Fernandes claimed 27th place. The Manchester United captain set a Premier League record last season with 21 assists and led Portugal to the Round of 16 at the World Cup.
  • William Saliba shared 29th place in the voting with Al-Nassr winger Sadio Mane, making the shortlist thanks to his solid performances for both club and national side during the tournament.