The 2010 World Cup winner said the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder’s consistency and recent trophy haul make him his personal pick for the award.
David Silva has named Paris Saint-Germain’s Fabian Ruiz as his pick for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. The former Spain midfielder, who won the 2010 World Cup, cited his compatriot’s consistency and the number of trophies he has won over the past two seasons.
“Team success always comes first for me, otherwise you cannot win,” Silva said. He added that if he had to give the award to one player, he would choose Ruiz. Silva said the midfielder had won more titles than anyone else over the last two years. Goal reported his comments.
Silva therefore based his personal choice on consistent performances and team honours. His comments are an endorsement of a candidate for an individual award, not an official result of the voting.