‘Why not dream about it’ – PSG midfielder Fabián Ruiz on chances of winning the Ballon d’Or

‘Why not dream about it’ – PSG midfielder Fabián Ruiz on chances of winning the Ballon d’Or The World Cup, the Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup, Ligue 1: whether with Paris Saint-Germain or with Spain, Fabián Ruiz (30) has won almost everything in recent months. Enough, at any rate, for the midfielder to start dreaming of winning the most prestigious of individual honours. The Ballon d’Or, in short. “It’s a dream for any footballer to be recognised individually for all their hard work this season and in previous ones,” Ruiz said in an interview with Téléfoot . “I’ve been lucky enough to win lots of team titles, and a few individual ones too, but why not dream this year of getting as close as possible to lifting that trophy, which is something truly wonderful. It would be an honour for me to be able to lift the Ballon d’Or.” Already regarded as a key part of Luis Enrique’s system, the Spaniard has also established himself as a true benchmark in his position across the continent. “I don’t like being in the spotlight or the centre of attention, but I think this year I can allow myself to be, given the season we’ve had, the work we’ve put in and the titles we’ve won,” he added. “At team level, I’ve won everything. Individually, on the world stage, the only title I’m missing is the Ballon d’Or – to be recognised by everyone.” Having made 34 appearances in all competitions (24 as a starter) last season, Ruiz once again played a pivotal role in Paris’s European triumph. And this despite a season marred by several injuries that kept him sidelined at the start of 2026. Could these absences cost him dearly in the race for the Ballon d’Or? Possibly. He, at any rate, believes in his chances of succeeding his team-mate Ousmane Dembélé (29). But the competition will be fierce. GFFN | Léo Aschi