The nominees for the 2026 Club of the Year awards have been revealed, with Paris Saint-Germain aiming to retain their place at the summit after last season\u2019s success.<\/p>\n
PSG won the 2025 prize after establishing themselves as European champions, and they return to the frame once more after holding onto their Champions League crown last season. The French side will go into the ceremony in London on Oct. 26 among the leading contenders for Men\u2019s Club of the Year.<\/p>\n
Arsenal are also in the running after a season that brought their first Premier League title in 22 years under Mikel Arteta. They were denied in the Champions League final by PSG on penalties, but remain in strong form and are expected to be challengers for another domestic title while continuing their push for European success.<\/p>\n
Bayern Munich complete the European heavyweight presence on the men\u2019s shortlist. The Bundesliga champions impressed with their attacking play, driven by England striker Harry Kane, who is also among the leading Ballon d\u2019Or contenders. Vincent Kompany\u2019s team were involved in a Champions League semifinal with PSG that is already being spoken of as one of the standout ties in the competition\u2019s history.<\/p>\n
The list is completed by Bod\u00f8\/Glimt, whose wins over Atl\u00e9tico Madrid and Manchester City marked them out as major overachievers, and Flamengo, who added the Copa Libertadores to their Campeonato Brasileiro triumph.<\/p>\n
The Women\u2019s Club of the Year award, first presented in 2023, has also produced a strong field. Barcelona, winners of the first two editions before Arsenal took the trophy in 2025, return after a season that brought them Europe\u2019s top prize and a domestic treble.<\/p>\n
They are joined by Bayern Munich, Manchester City, OL Lyonnes and Club Am\u00e9rica on the women\u2019s shortlist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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