Luis Enrique criticizes Vitinha's Ballon d'Or ranking after PSG star's drop to 14th

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Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha finished 14th in the 2026 Ballon d'Or, a significant drop from his third-place finish in 2025, prompting coach Luis Enrique to publicly criticize the ranking. Enrique stated Vitinha is "incredibly talented" and deserves a better position, citing his unique technical and physical contributions to the team. The Portuguese international finished behind players including Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Jude Bellingham, Pau Cubarsi, and teammate Achraf Hakimi. Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or, his first career award, ahead of Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe in second and Barcelona's Lamine Yamal in third.


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