L. Yamalis ranked second in ESPN's best players in the world.

2026-09-16 23:03 © scanpix

Perhaps the most realistic candidate to triumph in the "Ballon d'Or" voting is the "Barcelona" talent Lamine Yamal, who currently does not reign in the ESPN ranking.

The famous media outlet has placed him in second place among the world's top ten players.

The young talent is behind PSG star Ousmane Dembélé.

Another PSG player, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, belongs to the top three.

In fourth place is Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane, while his teammate Michael Olise sits right behind him.

Sixth place went to Man City's leader Erling Haaland, and seventh to Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé.

The top ten best football players in the world is rounded off by Julián Álvarez (Atletico), Vinicius (Real), and Declan Rice (Arsenal).