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 shortlist . Manchester United’s Bruno Fernand...
Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/11/ballon-dor-shortlist-shows-up-premier-leagues-attacking-failings-but-tide-could-be-turning)