Ewa Pajor holds a clear edge over teammate Claudia Pina in the 2026 Women’s Ballon d’Or race, backed by her standout goal-scoring record and decisive contributions in Barcelona’s quadruple-winning campaign. The Polish striker finished as UEFA Women’s Champions League top scorer with 11 goals, including a brace in the 4-0 final victory over OL Lyonnes where she earned Player of the Match honors, while adding 34 goals overall across 46 appearances. Recent form has reinforced this momentum, with Pajor netting twice in Barcelona’s September Champions League opener against Paris FC. Pina delivered solid attacking output and helped secure the same trophies but ranks lower in expert assessments and lacks the same headline individual metrics or late-season spotlight, leaving traders to favor Pajor finishing ahead on October 26.