Granit Xhaka has been nominated for the prestigious Ballon d’Or award, a remarkable achievement for the Albanian midfielder. This marks the first time Xhaka has made the list of candidates for this significant award in international football.

The Ballon d’Or ceremony will take place on October 28th in Paris, where notable football personalities will gather to honor the best players of the year.

This year, other players competing for the award include Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr., Manchester City’s Rodri, and Jude Bellingham, all of whom are considered favorites to win the Ballon d’Or.

Granit Xhaka’s nomination is a testament to his success and impact on the field over the past year, making this a special moment in his career and for his fans. Granit also won the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen without suffering a single defeat, adding the DFB-Pokal and the German Super Cup to his achievements.