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There’s no perfect model for Ballon d’Or Feminin voting. Former voters describe what they look for
The Ballon d’Or Feminin voting process is relatively straightforward, and, on the surface, no different from the men’s honour given out on the same night. An international jury of specialized journalists from each of the top 50 countries (100 for the men’s award) in the FIFA rankings as of Sept. 8, 2026, determine the best women’s player based on criteria comprised of three principles, in descending order of importance: individual performances, decisive and impressive character; team performance
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