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2026 ESPY Awards: Best Soccer Player

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2026 ESPY Awards: Best Soccer Player

Lionel Messi 100.0%

Temwa Chawinga 19.1%

Ousmane Dembélé 3.8%

Alexia Putellas 1.5%

Polymarket

$1,735 Vol.

Lionel Messi 100.0%

Temwa Chawinga 19.1%

Ousmane Dembélé 3.8%

Alexia Putellas 1.5%

Polymarket

$1,735 Vol.

Temwa Chawinga

$70 Vol.

No

Ousmane Dembélé

$426 Vol.

No

Lionel Messi

$1,188 Vol.

Yes

Alexia Putellas

$51 Vol.

No

The ceremony for the 2026 ESPY Awards is scheduled for July 15, 2026. This market will resolve according to the listed nominee who wins the award for Best Soccer Player at the 2026 ESPY Awards. If, for any reason, no winner is declared by August 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the listed contender whose name comes first in alphabetical order. The resolution source will be the television broadcast of the 2026 ESPY Awards and the official ESPN website (https://www.espn.com/espys/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.With nominees closely matched at even odds in the 2026 ESPY Best Soccer Player market, trader sentiment reflects a balanced contest between proven stars and standout 2025-26 performers. Ousmane Dembélé’s back-to-back Ligue 1 Player of the Season honors, Globe Soccer recognition, and France World Cup contributions create strong momentum on the men’s side, while Temwa Chawinga’s continued NWSL dominance and multiple Golden Boot wins highlight rising women’s soccer excellence. Alexia Putellas adds weight through her UEFA Women’s Champions League Player of the Season award and Barcelona title run, and Lionel Messi’s enduring global stature keeps the veteran in contention. Key swing factors include final voter preferences between club versus international impact and gender representation ahead of the July 15 ceremony.

The ceremony for the 2026 ESPY Awards is scheduled for July 15, 2026.

This market will resolve according to the listed nominee who wins the award for Best Soccer Player at the 2026 ESPY Awards.

If, for any reason, no winner is declared by August 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the listed contender whose name comes first in alphabetical order.

The resolution source will be the television broadcast of the 2026 ESPY Awards and the official ESPN website (https://www.espn.com/espys/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$1,735
End Date
Jul 15, 2026
Market Opened
Jul 6, 2026, 4:49 PM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
The ceremony for the 2026 ESPY Awards is scheduled for July 15, 2026. This market will resolve according to the listed nominee who wins the award for Best Soccer Player at the 2026 ESPY Awards. If, for any reason, no winner is declared by August 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the listed contender whose name comes first in alphabetical order. The resolution source will be the television broadcast of the 2026 ESPY Awards and the official ESPN website (https://www.espn.com/espys/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Outcome proposed: No

No dispute

Final outcome: No

The ceremony for the 2026 ESPY Awards is scheduled for July 15, 2026. This market will resolve according to the listed nominee who wins the award for Best Soccer Player at the 2026 ESPY Awards. If, for any reason, no winner is declared by August 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the listed contender whose name comes first in alphabetical order. The resolution source will be the television broadcast of the 2026 ESPY Awards and the official ESPN website (https://www.espn.com/espys/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.With nominees closely matched at even odds in the 2026 ESPY Best Soccer Player market, trader sentiment reflects a balanced contest between proven stars and standout 2025-26 performers. Ousmane Dembélé’s back-to-back Ligue 1 Player of the Season honors, Globe Soccer recognition, and France World Cup contributions create strong momentum on the men’s side, while Temwa Chawinga’s continued NWSL dominance and multiple Golden Boot wins highlight rising women’s soccer excellence. Alexia Putellas adds weight through her UEFA Women’s Champions League Player of the Season award and Barcelona title run, and Lionel Messi’s enduring global stature keeps the veteran in contention. Key swing factors include final voter preferences between club versus international impact and gender representation ahead of the July 15 ceremony.

The ceremony for the 2026 ESPY Awards is scheduled for July 15, 2026.

This market will resolve according to the listed nominee who wins the award for Best Soccer Player at the 2026 ESPY Awards.

If, for any reason, no winner is declared by August 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the listed contender whose name comes first in alphabetical order.

The resolution source will be the television broadcast of the 2026 ESPY Awards and the official ESPN website (https://www.espn.com/espys/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$1,735
End Date
Jul 15, 2026
Market Opened
Jul 6, 2026, 4:49 PM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
The ceremony for the 2026 ESPY Awards is scheduled for July 15, 2026. This market will resolve according to the listed nominee who wins the award for Best Soccer Player at the 2026 ESPY Awards. If, for any reason, no winner is declared by August 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the listed contender whose name comes first in alphabetical order. The resolution source will be the television broadcast of the 2026 ESPY Awards and the official ESPN website (https://www.espn.com/espys/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Outcome proposed: No

No dispute

Final outcome: No

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Frequently Asked Questions

"2026 ESPY Awards: Best Soccer Player" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 4 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Lionel Messi" at 100%, followed by "Temwa Chawinga" at 0%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 100¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 100% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

"2026 ESPY Awards: Best Soccer Player" is a newly created market on Polymarket, launched on Jul 6, 2026. As an early market, this is your opportunity to be among the first traders to set the odds and establish the market's initial price signals. You can also bookmark this page to track volume and trading activity as the market gains traction over time.

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The current frontrunner for "2026 ESPY Awards: Best Soccer Player" is "Lionel Messi" at 100%, meaning the market assigns a 100% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Temwa Chawinga" at 0%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

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