The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony took place at the London Palladium on October 26, where Spain national team head coach Luis de la Fuente was officially named the winner of the 2026 Men's Johan Cruyff Trophy, recognizing him as the best men's football coach of the year.
During his tenure as Spain manager, De la Fuente has guided the national team to victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following their triumphs at UEFA Euro 2024 and the 2023 UEFA Nations League. His outstanding coaching achievements and tactical performances earned him the 2026 Men's Johan Cruyff Trophy.
2026 Men's Johan Cruyff Trophy nominees
Mikel Arteta (Arsenal), Luis de la Fuente (Spain), Unai Emery (Aston Villa), Vincent Kompany (Bayern Munich), Luis Enrique (Paris Saint-Germain).
About the Johan Cruyff Trophy
Established by France Football in 2024, the Johan Cruyff Trophy recognizes the best-performing football coaches of the previous season, including both club and national team managers.
The award is named after legendary Dutch footballer and coach Johan Cruyff, who won the Ballon d'Or three times during his playing career. As a manager, Cruyff became renowned for his philosophy of Total Football and his profound influence on the development of modern football tactics.
Carlo Ancelotti became the inaugural winner of the Men's Johan Cruyff Trophy in 2024, while Luis Enrique claimed the award in 2025 following his remarkable achievements with Paris Saint-Germain.
Previous Men's Johan Cruyff Trophy winners
2024: Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid)
2025: Luis Enrique (Paris Saint-Germain)
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