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Ballon d'Or 2026: Rodri or Lionel Messi to finish higher?

As of October 24, 2026, 06:32 PM ET, Polymarket traders price Rodri at 76.5% in Ballon d'Or 2026: Rodri or Lionel Messi to finish higher? — $32.3K traded so far.

Last updated October 24, 2026, 06:19 PM ET with live prices from Polymarket. 24h volume: $773.
Leading outcome
Rodri
76%
A 76.5% price implies roughly a 76-in-100 chance, set by traders risking real money.
24H +2.5 pts7D +5.5 pts
Rodri76.5%
Messi23.5%
Bid
76¢
Ask
77¢
Spread
1¢
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Range since September 29, 2026: 18.5% – 76.5% · Opened at 50.0%

Market facts

Event data
Event
Ballon d'Or 2026: Rodri or Lionel Messi to finish higher?
Category
FIFA, Awards, Soccer, Sports, Hide From New, Ballon d'Or, Lionel Messi
Scheduled end
December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET
Total volume
$32.3K
Volume (24h)
$773
Liquidity
$3.6K
Markets
1
Leading outcome
Rodri — 76.5%

What is the current price?

Momentum & history

The leading outcome, Rodri, is priced at 76.5%.

Price changes for the leading market — 24 hours: +2.5 pts; past week: +5.5 pts.

Since September 29, 2026, Rodri has traded between 18.5% and 76.5%. It opened at 50.0% and last traded at 74.5%.

DayClose
Oct 16, 202668.5%
Oct 18, 202667.5%
Oct 19, 202673.5%
Oct 20, 202676.5%
Oct 22, 202675.0%
Oct 23, 202674.0%
Oct 24, 202674.5%

Who is favored to win?

Outcomes

Rodri is favored at 76.5%.

OutcomePriceImplied probability24h changeVolumeVolume share
Rodri76¢76.5%+2.5 pts$32.3K100.0%
Messi24¢23.5%-2.5 pts$32.3K100.0%

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The leading market's spread is 1¢ (bid 76¢ / ask 77¢) — a tighter spread means cheaper round-trip trading.

How much has been traded?

Volume

$32.3K has been traded on this event in total, $773 of it in the last 24 hours, across 1 market.

When does this market resolve?

Rules

This market is scheduled to end December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.

This market will resolve to "Rodri" if Rodri finishes higher than Lionel Messi in the men's 2026 Ballon d'Or ranking. This market will resolve to "Messi" if Lionel Messi finishes higher than Rodri. The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony is scheduled to take place in London on October 26, 2026. If both players are given the same placement in the official ranking, this market will resolve to 50-50. If the award is postponed after November 9, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, canceled, or the official placements of both players have not been published within this timeframe, this market will resolve to 50-50. The resolution source for this market will be official information from France Football and/or UEFA, including the official Ballon d'Or ranking; a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

What do the biggest traders hold?

Top holders

The largest current holder of the leading market holds 7,151 shares of Rodri.

HolderOutcome heldSharesValue at current price
Gargantuan-Government-SurvivorRodri7,151$5.5K
Ajar-SportsmanMessi6,231$1.5K
Thin-Disclaimer-LifeRodri3,916$3.0K
Peaceful-GrasslandMessi3,400$799
Fickle-GameMessi2,454$577
Understated-PatientMessi1,600$376
Angelic-PaintRodri1,507$1.2K
Enchanted-PlaintiffMessi1,487$349
Hollow-FilingRodri1,349$1.0K
Ecstatic-ProstanoidRodri1,205$922

What are the latest trades?

Tape
BUY Rodri — $384 at 75.0%SELL Rodri — $174 at 75.3%SELL Messi — $107 at 24.6%
TimeOutcomeSidePriceSize
Oct 24, 06:29 PM ETRodriSELL75.3%$174
Oct 24, 06:29 PM ETMessiBUY26.5%$11
Oct 24, 06:29 PM ETMessiBUY25.0%$5
Oct 24, 03:40 PM ETMessiBUY24.0%$1
Oct 24, 01:09 PM ETRodriBUY77.0%$15
Oct 24, 01:08 PM ETMessiSELL24.0%$26
Oct 24, 11:02 AM ETMessiBUY25.0%$6
Oct 24, 09:35 AM ETMessiBUY26.0%$1
Oct 24, 09:06 AM ETRodriSELL74.0%$1
Oct 24, 09:02 AM ETRodriBUY75.0%$1

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ

What are the odds of Ballon d'Or 2026: Rodri or Lionel Messi to finish higher??

As of October 24, 2026, 06:19 PM ET, the leading outcome is Rodri at 76.5%. Next is Messi at 23.5%. See the live book on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/event/ballon-dor-2026-rodri-or-lionel-messi-to-finish-higher?via=bro

How much money has been traded on Ballon d'Or 2026: Rodri or Lionel Messi to finish higher??

$32.3K in total volume, with $773 traded in the last 24 hours across 1 markets.

When does Ballon d'Or 2026: Rodri or Lionel Messi to finish higher? end?

The market is scheduled to end December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.

What is the most likely outcome of Ballon d'Or 2026: Rodri or Lionel Messi to finish higher?, according to Polymarket traders?

Rodri, priced at 76.5% as of October 24, 2026, 06:19 PM ET. Prices are implied probabilities backed by real-money trading.

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