Fabián Ruiz Admits He Dreams of the Ballon d'Or After a Standout Season
The PSG midfielder makes no secret of his ambition: 'The truth is, yes.' Fabián Ruiz enters the Ballon d'Or race in a season packed with heavyweight contenders.
"The truth is, yes." With that blunt answer, Fabián Ruiz left no room for doubt: the PSG and Spain midfielder wants the Ballon d'Or — and he has no shame in saying so.
The European season has opened up a rare battle for the award. Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane were central figures in club football, while Lionel Messi and Rodri shone at the World Cup. It is in this wide-open landscape, crowded with heavyweight contenders, that Fabián Ruiz is inserting himself into the conversation.
Beyond his individual ambition, the Spaniard also hinted at a possible return to LaLiga — a move that, if confirmed, would shake up the European transfer market.
For those following the World Cup closely, context matters: Argentina and England, two of the nations that produce the most Ballon d'Or contenders, arrive at the tournament among the favourites. Golmetria's model gives Argentina a 13.43% chance of lifting the trophy and England a 6.88% chance — figures that show just how wide open the race still is.
The Ballon d'Or, in the end, is not just an individual prize. It is a reflection of who dominated world football that year — and Fabián Ruiz has decided he wants that name to be his.