Paris Saint-Germain remains at the pinnacle of world football! Having already been crowned champions in Paris in 2025, the club was once again named Men’s Club of the Season this evening in London. Naturally, the trophy was presented to the Rouge & Bleu by several members of Arsenal’s ‘Invincibles’, including Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira, Robert Pirès and Sol Campbell.
This accolade caps off a historic 2025–2026 season, marked by five trophies: the Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup, the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, the Ligue 1 title and the Trophée des Champions.
A year after winning its first European title, Paris Saint-Germain retained the trophy by beating Arsenal on penalties (1–1, 4–3 on penalties) in the final in Budapest. On the domestic front, the Parisians secured their 14th Ligue 1 title – their fifth in a row, a first in the club’s history – as well as their 14th Trophée des Champions.
On the international stage, the Rouge & Bleu also won the UEFA Super Cup against Tottenham in Udine (2–2, 4–3 on penalties), becoming the first French club to add their name to the competition’s list of winners, they then went on to win the FIFA Intercontinental Cup in Doha against Flamengo (1–1, 2–1 on penalties).
12 players from the club in the spotlight
This latest team accolade comes alongside individual recognition for several Parisian players at the 70th Ballon d’Or ceremony. With ten players amongst the 30 nominees – a record number – Paris Saint-Germain is the best-represented club in this shortlist. 3 of its players also feature in the Top 10.
Fabian Ruiz (10th) and Ousmane Dembélé (7th) join Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (6th) amongst the top-ranked, while Achraf Hakimi (13th), the only African defender to have made the award's Top 15 twice in a row, Vitinha (14th), Ferran Torres (16th), João Neves (19th), Willian Pacho (20th), Nuno Mendes (23rd) and Marquinhos (25th) round off this remarkable Parisian contingent on the international stage.
These awards recognise players with complementary profiles, whose performances have contributed significantly to the team’s success. Ousmane Dembélé, winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or, scored 20 goals in 40 matches during the 2025–2026 season. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, voted the Champions League’s best player, became the first player in history to make a goal scoring conribution in seven consecutive knockout matches.
These performances illustrate the strength of a squad in which individual talents flourish in the name of a collective ambition.
Paris Saint-Germain well represented in the individual categories
Aside from the Ballon d’Or rankings, other Paris Saint-Germain players are making the headlines on 26th October 2026. As key figures in the club’s latest European triumph, Warren Zaïre-Emery and Matvey Safonov are also seeing their season's efforts rewarded.
The 20-year-old French midfielder has been ranked 3rd in the Kopa Trophy, which recognises the best young players in the world. As the club’s most-used player last season, he represents the success of the Parisian academy, with ten of its players having represented the Rouge & Bleu in the 2025–2026 season.
Nominated for the Yashin Trophy, which goes to the best goalkeeper of the season, Matvey Safonov has secured 4th place, a fitting reward for his performances throughout the season.
Crowned best manager last year, Luis Enrique has also cemented his place amongst the world’s leading managers by being nominated for the Best Coach trophy. At the helm of a Parisian side that has once again reached the top, the Spaniard is ranked XXth this year. This is further recognition for a man who, in just three seasons and with thirteen trophies to his name, has become the most successful manager in the club’s history.
These awards are a testament to a team effort, driven by the vision of President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi and brought to fruition by the entire Club. By enabling talented players to reach their full potential in pursuit of a shared goal, Paris Saint-Germain has reached a new milestone and firmly established itself at the very top of European football. Voted Men’s Club of the Season for the second year running, the club has seen its entire sporting project recognised and rewarded.
