Ballon d’Or 2026: Giggs, other Man Utd, Arsenal legends name player to win award
Legends from Manchester United and Arsenal, including Ryan Giggs, Nemanja Vidic, and Ashley Cole, have shared their predictions for the 2026 Ballon d’Or winner.
Former England international Rio Ferdinand, in a video posted on the official X account of “Rio Ferdinand Presents,” engaged these football icons in a discussion about their favorites for the prestigious award.
Among the selections, former Manchester United striker Louis Saha expressed his belief that Kylian Mbappé will win, citing his French nationality. Another ex-United forward, Dimitar Berbatov, indicated a preference for Harry Kane, admitting a bias toward the English striker. Meanwhile, Arsenal legends Ashley Cole and Gilberto Silva opted to support rising star Yamal as their contender for the award.
