Fabian Ruiz targets Ballon d'Or after PSG and Spain trophy haul | OneFootball

Fabian Ruiz has set his sights on the Ballon d'Or after a landmark year for Paris Saint-Germain and Spain in 2026. He says winning football's top individual honour would crown a season that brought the Champions League and World Cup.

"I think it's every footballer's dream. To be recognised individually for all your work during this season or several years in a row." he told Telefoot.

"The truth is, I've been lucky enough to win many team titles. Individual ones, few. And why not dream of being as close as possible to lifting this trophy? It would be something very special and an honour to be able to lift the Ballon d'Or."

Despite a lengthy injury lay-off, the 30-year-old helped PSG win Ligue 1 and the UEFA Super Cup in 2025-26. He has also emerged as an outside contender for the award.

For Spain, he played in all eight matches as La Roja won the 2026 World Cup. In the final he completed 91.7 per cent of his passes and created two chances before being withdrawn in the 62nd minute.

Last season he recorded two goals and five assists in 34 PSG appearances, and is under contract until June 2028.

Source: Goal.com

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