# Weir 25th in Ballon d’Or and joins Olid & Cuthbert in award shortlist

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/weir-25th-in-ballon-dor-and-joins-olid-cuthbert-in-award-shortlist/
- Published: 2026-10-26T16:59:33+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-26T18:06:32+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ckd6dzv7w85go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Football, Sport, UK, World

## Key points

- Caroline Weir ranked 25th in the women’s Ballon d’Or.
- Weir, Cuthbert and Davidson are shortlisted for Scotland international player of the year.
- Eva Olid is nominated for SWPL coach of the year.

## Summary

Caroline Weir finished 25th in the women’s Ballon d’Or rankings and was also shortlisted for Scotland international player of the year, alongside Erin Cuthbert and two other players. The recognition comes as Weir, who moved from Real Madrid to Lyon this summer, earns a Ballon d’Or nomination for the second year running.

The Scottish Women’s Football Awards shortlist also includes Manchester United head coach Eva Olid for SWPL coach of the year, after she led Hearts to their first league title before moving to England. Glasgow City’s Nicole Kozlova is among four nominees for SWPL 1 player of the year. The winners will be announced at Hampden Park on 28 November.

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