Inter midfielder Nicolò Barella shares 26th place in the Ballon d’Or 2021 standings with Gerard Moreno and Ruben Dias, as France Football reveal some of the places ahead of the ceremony.
The ceremony starts at 19.30 UK time tonight at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France, where the 65th Ballon d’Or will be awarded tonight.
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has been voted to finish 23rd on the list, with Manchester City star Phil Foden number 25.
Barcelona starlet Pedri is squeezed in between the two Premier League players at 24th, while three players shared 26th, including Italy international Barella.
He has been given as many votes as Villarreal forward Gerard Moreno and Manchester City defender Ruben Dias.
Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea and Luka Modric of Real Madrid, who won the Ballon d’Or in 2018, have been given 29th on the list this year.
Inter striker Lautaro Martinez has been voted number 21 on the list next to Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes.
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