Red Flames' Tessa Wullaert makes Women's Ballon d'Or top 30

Red Flames' Tessa Wullaert, Belgian among the thirty nominees, finished in 19th place in the 2026 Women's Ballon d'Or, revealed ahead of the award ceremony on Monday evening in London. This performance highlights her rise after a season marked by the top scorer and top assister titles in Serie A.

An impressive record in Italy

Wullaert, 33, shone with Inter Milan last season, scoring 14 goals in 22 matches and providing 9 assists, which earned her the top scorer and top assister titles in Serie A. Last summer, she left Inter to join the club from Como.

The Women's Ballon d'Or, awarded by France Football magazine since 2018, is the most prestigious individual trophy in sport. It is based on the vote of an international jury of fifty specialist journalists, each representing one of the fifty highest‑ranked nations in the FIFA ranking.

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The trophy organizers released, ahead of the ceremony scheduled for Monday evening in London, the ranking for places 11 to 30, confirming Wullaert's 19th position. This revelation places Belgium among the nations represented at the top of women's football.

Captain of the Red Flames, Wullaert appears for the first time in her career among the nominees, underscoring the evolution of the Belgian squad on the international stage. Her leadership role enhances Belgium's visibility within women's football.

This contrast between a first nomination and a respectable placing shows that Belgian talent is gaining recognition, while Wullaert continues to inspire future generations of female footballers. The next edition of the Ballon d'Or, which will be held in London, will determine whether she climbs the higher ranks.