"Nobody has done better than me" — Spain star makes bold Ballon d'Or claim

Fabián Ruiz believes his collection of trophies gives him a powerful argument in the Ballon d'Or debate.

Details: Spain and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabián Ruiz has spoken confidently about his chances of winning the Ballon d'Or, highlighting the number of major trophies he has collected. Discussing the race for the prestigious individual award, the Spaniard delivered a short but striking assessment of his campaign:

“In terms of trophies, nobody has done BETTER than ME.”

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Ruiz has a strong basis for emphasizing collective success. He was part of the Paris Saint-Germain side that won the Champions League and then played an important role for Spain during their successful World Cup campaign. Among the players nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, Ruiz stands out as the only candidate to have won both the Champions League and the World Cup during the relevant period.

The midfielder therefore enters the discussion with a very different case from several of the more prolific attacking contenders. While goals, assists and individual performances will also influence the voting, Ruiz is clearly putting the emphasis on the biggest trophies available. It is worth noting that the 30-year-old currently plays for Paris Saint-Germain and is among the nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.

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