Journalist Besnik Dizdari, Albania’s representative in the 2026 Ballon d’Or voting, has chosen Lamine Yamal as the best footballer of the year, giving the Barcelona talent the maximum 15 points. Meanwhile, Harry Kane, the award winner, was ranked only seventh in the Albanian vote.
Lamine Yamal was Albania’s first choice in the 2026 Ballon d’Or voting. Journalist Besnik Dizdari, who represented our country in this process, gave the Barcelona star the maximum 15 points, according to data published by Top Channel.
In his ranking, Dizdari placed Rodri in second place with 12 points, while Ousmane Dembélé completes the podium with 10 points.
Kylian Mbappé is fourth with 8 points, followed by Erling Haaland with 7 points. Lionel Messi was placed sixth with 5 points.
What stands out most is the ranking of the 2026 Ballon d’Or winner, Harry Kane. The English striker was placed only seventh by the Albanian representative, receiving 4 points.
Full ranking of Albania’s vote
Lamine Yamal – 15 points
Rodri – 12 points
Ousmane Dembélé – 10 points
Kylian Mbappé – 8 points
Erling Haaland – 7 points
Lionel Messi – 5 points
Harry Kane – 4 points
Achraf Hakimi – 3 points
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – 2 points
Fabián Ruiz – 1 point
In addition to the vote for the best footballer of the year, Dizdari also made his choices for the other award categories.
Best goalkeeper: Unai Simón
Best coach: Luis de la Fuente
Best club: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)