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Babett Peter
Babett Peter, born 1988 in Oschatz, is a retired German left back with 118 caps, a 2007 World Cup, 2009 Euro, and 2016 Olympic gold; now Eintracht Frankfurt Women's sporting director.
Bac Ninh FC
Bắc Ninh FC, Vietnamese football club founded late 2023 in Bắc Ninh province, won back-to-back promotions from the Second Division to the First Division (2025-26) and then to the V.League for 2026/27 after beating PVF-CAND 5-4 on penalties in the playoff.
Bacary Sagna
Bacary Sagna, born 1983 in Sens, France, is a former right-back for Auxerre, Arsenal, Manchester City, Benevento and Montreal Impact; 65 France caps, Euro 2016 finalist, FA Cup 2014 winner.
Badou Ndiaye
Badou Ndiaye (Pape Alioune Ndiaye), Senegalese midfielder born 1990 in Dakar; Diambars academy, Bodø/Glimt, Galatasaray, Stoke City (€16M, 2018). Two Turkish titles, two Turkish Cups, 24 Senegal caps, 2018 World Cup; retired.
Bafétimbi Gomis
Bafétimbi Gomis, French centre-forward born 1985 in La Seyne-sur-Mer; played Saint-Étienne, Lyon, Swansea, Marseille, Galatasaray, Al-Hilal, Kawasaki Frontale; 12 France caps; retired 10 November 2024 at 39.
Baghdad Bounedjah (بغداد بونجاح)
Baghdad Bounedjah (بغداد بونجاح), born 1991 in Oran, Algerian striker for Al Shamal SC and Algeria; AFCON 2019 final goalscorer, ex-Al Sadd record scorer, IFFHS world top scorer 2018.
Bahrain national football team
Bahrain national football team, men's side of the Bahrain Football Association (BFA), AFC and FIFA member since 1966. Never at a World Cup; 2004 Asian Cup fourth place, Gulf Cup titles 2019 and 2024-25, WAFF champions 2019.
Bailey Peacock-Farrell
Bailey Peacock-Farrell (born 1996, Darlington) is a Northern Ireland goalkeeper, 53 caps, third NI keeper to 50 caps after Jennings and Taylor; clubs Leeds United, Burnley, Sheffield Wednesday, AGF Aarhus, Birmingham City, Blackpool.
Bakary Sako
Bakary Sako, born 1988 in Ivry-sur-Seine, is a Malian left-footed forward and ex-France U21 player. Known for Wolves (124 apps, 38 goals), Crystal Palace (47 Premier League apps, 5 goals), and Mali debut 5 March 2014 vs Senegal.
Bala
Bala Town FC (Clwb Pêl-droed Tref Y Bala), founded 1880 in Bala, Gwynedd, is a Welsh club nicknamed the Lakesiders, playing at Maes Tegid. It won the 2016-17 Welsh Cup, made nine European qualifications, and was relegated from the Cymru Premier in 2026 after 17 top-flight seasons.
Balázs Dzsudzsák
Balázs Dzsudzsák (born 1986, Debrecen) is a Hungarian left-footed winger, Hungary's most-capped footballer with 109 caps and 21 goals, a EURO 2016 captain, and DVSC captain contracted to 2027.
Bali United F.C.
Bali United F.C. (Serdadu Tridatu) is an Indonesian professional football club in Gianyar, Bali, founded 15 February 2015 from Persisam Putra Samarinda; two-time Liga 1 champion and first Indonesian club listed on the stock exchange (PT Bali Bintang Sejahtera Tbk, 2019 IPO).
Ballkani
Ballkani, officially FC Ballkani, is a professional football club based in Suhareka, Kosovo, founded in 1947. It won its first Kosovo championship in 2022 and later became the first Kosovar club in a UEFA group stage.
Ballon d'Or
The Ballon d'Or (Golden Ball) is football's annual individual award, created in 1956 by France Football, now co-organised with UEFA, voted by international journalists; a women's award was added in 2018.
Balša Popović
Balša Popović (born 2000) is a Montenegrin goalkeeper at Olympiacos and the Montenegro national team; formerly OFK Beograd, named Serbian Superliga's best goalkeeper 2025/26. Not the Red Star youth right back Balša Papović.
Balzan
Balzan FC, formerly Balzan Youths FC (founded 1937, Ħal Balzan, Malta), is a Maltese football club; FA Trophy winners 2018-19, Premier League runners-up 2016-17 and 2017-18, home ground Centenary Stadium, Ta' Qali.
Banaat FC
Banaat FC (بنات إف سي), a Dubai women's football club founded by Budreya Faisal in 2023, won the 2025/26 UAE Women's League and Super Cup and debuted internationally in the WAFF and AFC Women's Champions League.
Bangkok United F.C.
True Bangkok United FC (แข้งเทพ, Bangkok Angels), Thai League 1 club formed as Bangkok University FC, renamed Bangkok United in 2009, True Corporation-owned since 2010; 2006 league champions, repeated runners-up, 2023-24 Thai FA Cup winners.
Bangladesh national football team (বাংলাদেশ জাতীয় ফুটবল দল)
The Bangladesh national football team, also known as the Bangladesh national soccer team, represents Bangladesh in men's international football and has never qualified for a FIFA World Cup.
Bangor city
Bangor City was a Welsh football club from Bangor, Gwynedd, founded in 1876, that won the Welsh Cup eight times before collapsing in the early 2020s.
Bangor City 1876 F.C.
Bangor City 1876 F.C. (CPD Dinas Bangor 1876), fan-owned Welsh phoenix club founded 2019 by Bangor City supporters; plays at Bangor City Stadium in the Cymru North after winning the 2025-26 Ardal North West title.
Bara Sapoko Ndiaye
Bara Sapoko Ndiaye (born 2007, Mékhé, Senegal) is a Senegalese midfielder for FC Bayern Munich, number 39, signed permanently in 2026 from Gambinos Stars Africa via Red&Gold Football; a Senegal 2026 World Cup squad member with two caps.
Barcelona S.C.
Barcelona Sporting Club (Barcelona SC), Ecuadorian football club founded 1 May 1925 in Guayaquil's Astillero barrio by Catalans around Eutimio Pérez; record 16 Serie A titles, Estadio Monumental, Ecuador's most popular club.
Barnet F.C.
Barnet F.C., the Bees, English club founded 1888, playing at The Hive, Harrow, since 2013; four-time Conference/National League champions (1991, 2005, 2015, 2025), FA Amateur Cup winners 1946, back in EFL League Two.
Barney Stewart
Barney Stewart (born 2004, London) is a Scottish forward who rose from Heriot-Watt University football to Falkirk, scored 17 goals in 2025-26, and joined West Bromwich Albion in June 2026.
Barnsley F.C.
Barnsley F.C., the Tykes, is an English football club founded in 1887, playing in EFL League One at Oakwell Stadium (capacity 23,009); FA Cup winner 1912, promoted with a record 91 points in 2019.
Baroka
Baroka FC (Bakgaga), South African club from Ga-Mphahlele near Polokwane founded 2007 by Khurishi Mphahlele; 2015/16 NFD champions, 2017/18 Telkom Knockout winners, six Premiership seasons, now in ABC Motsepe League after 2026 relegation.
Barracas central
Barracas Central (Club Atlético Barracas Central), Buenos Aires football club founded 5 April 1904, plays in Argentina's Liga Profesional; home is Estadio Claudio Fabián Tapia (10,000), long linked to AFA president Claudio Tapia.
Barrow A.F.C.
Barrow A.F.C. (the Bluebirds), English club founded 16 July 1901 in Barrow-in-Furness, playing at Holker Street. Football League member 1921-1972 and 2020-2026; National League champions 2020; FA Trophy winners 1990 and 2010.
Barry Bannan
Barry Bannan (Barry Ryan Bannan) is a Scottish central midfielder born in 1989, known for 477 appearances and the captaincy at Sheffield Wednesday and 27 Scotland caps.