4 Arsenal players who can dream of a Ballon d’Or in 2027

Pain in the Arsenal's Hayat Elseed argues that Declan Rice, Gabriel Magalhaes, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Odegaard could contend for the 2027 Ballon d'Or. The piece follows the 2026 ceremony where Harry Kane won the men's award, while Arsenal players Rice, Gabriel, and William Saliba finished 15th, 21st, and joint-29th respectively, and Saka claimed the Socrates Award.

Elseed contends that without a men's World Cup tournament in 2027, voter focus will shift squarely to club achievements. The writer suggests that potential back-to-back Premier League titles alongside a historic Champions League victory could significantly elevate these Arsenal players into serious contention for the individual honor.