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Toluca dominates the nominations for the Liga MX Balón de Oro 2025-2026, with six players and coach Antonio Mohamed among the candidates. The league announced the list on June 26, featuring 14 male and 6 female nominees across categories Source: excelsiormx, mileniomx, infobae.
Toluca players include Andrés Pereira (defense), Jesús Gallardo (lateral), Marcel Ruiz (midfield), and Nicolás Castro (attack). However, sources disagree on Pereira's first name: Excelsiormx calls him Andrés, while Infobae uses Federico Source: excelsiormx, infobae. Similarly, for lateral defender, Excelsiormx lists Bryan Gutiérrez (Chivas), while Milenio and Infobae list Bryan González (Pachuca/Chivas) Source: mileniomx, infobae.
Winners will be determined by a committee (18 clubs, captains, coaches) and public vote via an open platform from June 26 to July 10 Source: mileniomx. The gala is scheduled for July 25 on TUDN Source: infobae. The 14 male nominees also form the first batch of the Liga MX squad for the MLS All-Star Game on July 29 in Charlotte; the final roster of 30 will be completed by the winning coach and commissioner Mikel Arriola Source: excelsiormx, mileniomx.
“Los 14 futbolistas seleccionados también integrarán la primera parte de la convocatoria para el All-Star Game frente a la MLS, programado para el próximo 29 de julio en Charlotte, Carolina del Norte.”
“Los nominados fueron elegidos por un comité integrado por los 18 clubes de la Liga MX, incluyendo capitanas, capitanes y directores técnicos.”
“La elección de los ganadores combinará los votos del comité conformado por clubes, capitanes y entrenadores con la participación de los aficionados.”