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Temwa Chawinga makes history with top 10 Ballon d’Or finish
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Current star Temwa Chawinga has made history at the international stage, earning a top 10 finish at the 2026 Women's Ballon d'Or rankings .
Chawinga finished No. 10 in the rankings of the prestigious individual award. In doing so, she became the first African woman to break into the top 10.
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The recognition marks another milestone for the Current forward, who has continued to establish herself as one of the top players in women's soccer.
Chawinga was the only National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) player to finish in the top 10 of this year's rankings.
Her 2026 ranking also improves on her previous best, a 17th-place ranking in 2025.
The achievement adds to Chawinga's growing list of individual honors and puts another spotlight on her impact with the Kansas City Current.
Chawinga's latest recognition follows back-to-back seasons of individual success in the NWSL.
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She won the league's Most Valuable Player award and Golden boot in both 2024 and 2025, cementing her place among the leagues' elites.
During the 2025-2026 campaign, Chawinga recorded 15 goals and three assists across 22 matches as listed on her profile on the Ballon d'Or website .
Her production on the field has helped build her international profile while continuing to showcase and demonstrate her impact on Kansas City soccer.
Beyond Kansas City, Chawinga's No. 10 finish represents a significant milestone for African women's soccer.
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As the first African woman to reach the Ballon d'Or top 10, her achievement adds to her individual accomplishments and highlights her place among the sport's leading players.
Chawinga's latest honor continues a remarkable stretch of recognition for the Kansas City Current star.
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