Alex Greenwood shines in video and is nominated for the 2026 Ballon d’Or

L’Équipe has released a video profiling Alex Greenwood, timed around one of the biggest individual milestones: the player has been nominated for the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

The piece, built around her career and her football approach, lands when her name is back in the spotlight for the sport’s top recognition.

Beyond the ceremony itself, this nomination strengthens Greenwood’s visibility and adds fuel to the ongoing discussion about who is setting the pace in women’s football heading into the next cycle. From here, attention will shift to who ultimately wins and how Greenwood compares with the rest of the nominees.

For now, L’Équipe’s message is clear: Greenwood is firmly in the race for the 2026 award.