Lautaro Martínez finishes 22nd in 2026 Ballon d'Or rankings

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Inter captain Lautaro Martínez has placed 22nd in the 2026 Ballon d'Or rankings, with the winner to be announced at tonight's ceremony in London. He was the only Serie A player on the 30-man shortlist. The Argentine's fifth nomination makes him Inter's third-most nominated player in club history, behind Sandro Mazzola and Giacinto Facchetti. His best finish remains seventh in 2024, after placing 20th last year. Martínez earned his spot after captaining Inter to the Scudetto and Coppa Italia, finishing as Serie A's top scorer with 17 goals. He also scored three times at the World Cup, including the semi-final winner against England, though Inter were eliminated from the Champions League by Bodø/Glimt.


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