Ballon d’Or shortlist shows up Premier League’s attacking failings – but tide could be turning

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What happened

English top flight’s forwards are not well represented on the list, reflecting a season of set-piece grapple, but 2026-27 already looks brighter Premier League representation is low when it comes to the 16 attacking players on this year’s Ballon d’Or…

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  • English top flight’s forwards are not well represented on the list, reflecting a season of set-piece grapple, but 2026-27 already looks brighter Premier League representation is low when it comes to the 16 attacking players on this year’s Ballon d’Or…
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:00:13 UTC.

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