Mikel Merino is Gold Soccer Awards’ Best Substitute of 2026, recognised for his exceptional ability to change games when introduced from the bench.

David Raya is Gold Soccer Awards' Best Goalkeeper of 2026, recognised for an outstanding season with Arsenal.

Nuno Mendes is Gold Soccer Awards' Best Left-Back/Left Wing-Back of 2026, recognised for an outstanding season with Paris Saint-Germain.

Willian Pacho is Gold Soccer Awards' Best Second Centre-Back of 2026, recognised for his outstanding performances for Paris Saint-Germain.

William Saliba is Gold Soccer Awards' Best Lead Centre-Back of 2026, recognised for his outstanding performances for Arsenal and France.

Jurriën Timber is Gold Soccer Awards' Best Right-Back/Right Wing-Back of 2026, recognised for an outstanding season with Arsenal.

Rodri is Gold Soccer Awards' Best Defensive Midfielder of 2026, recognised for his extraordinary ability to control games, protect the defence and dictate the rhythm of football at the highest level.

Declan Rice is Gold Soccer Awards' Best Central Midfielder of 2026, recognised for his exceptional all-round contribution to Arsenal and England.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is Gold Soccer Awards' Best LM/LW/LF for 2026, following a sensational campaign with Paris Saint-Germain.

Michael Olise is Gold Soccer Awards' Best RM/RW/RF for 2026, following a phenomenal season with Bayern Munich and an outstanding World Cup with France.

Jude Bellingham is Gold Soccer Awards' Best No.10 for 2025/26, recognised for his exceptional ability to influence games, combine creativity with physical power and deliver when the pressure is greatest.

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Harry Kane has been crowned Gold Soccer Awards Best Striker of 2025/26, following one of the most extraordinary goalscoring seasons in modern football.

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