2025 Ballon d’Or: Full List of Nominees Revealed
The road to the 2025 Ballon d’Or is officially underway as the 30-player shortlist for the prestigious men’s award has been announced. This year’s ceremony, set to take place on 22 September, promises fierce competition with a mix of established stars, rising talents, and surprise contenders all vying for football’s top individual honour.
Dembele Leads the Pack After Champions League Glory
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele is widely tipped as the front-runner after a sensational season under Luis Enrique, capped off with Champions League success in Munich. Dembele’s consistency, flair, and key contributions in big matches have made him one of the standout performers in European football over the past year.
Barcelona’s Rising Stars Make Their Mark
Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal continues to make headlines, becoming one of the youngest ever nominees for the Ballon d’Or at just 18 years old. His team-mate Raphinha, who played a pivotal role in helping Barcelona claim the 2024/25 La Liga title under new boss Hansi Flick, is also in contention.
Surprise Nomination for Scott McTominay
In one of the more unexpected inclusions, Scott McTominay – now with Napoli following his departure from Manchester United – has earned a spot among the elite. The Scottish midfielder impressed in Serie A and in European competition, contributing significantly to Napoli’s resurgence.
Notable Omissions and Returnees
2023 winner Rodri of Manchester City misses out this time, having spent much of the season sidelined with a knee injury. However, his City team-mate Erling Haaland remains in the running, hoping to improve on his previous finishes.
🏆 Full List of 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or Nominees:
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Ousmane Dembele (PSG)
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Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG)
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Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
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Desire Doue (PSG)
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Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan)
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Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund)
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Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
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Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal)
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Achraf Hakimi (PSG)
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Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG)
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Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)
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Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool)
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Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan)
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Scott McTominay (Napoli)
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Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)
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Nuno Mendes (PSG)
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Joao Neves (PSG)
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Pedri (Barcelona)
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Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
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Michael Olise (Bayern Munich)
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Raphinha (Barcelona)
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Declan Rice (Arsenal)
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Fabian Ruiz (PSG)
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Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
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Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
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Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid)
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Florian Wirtz (Liverpool)
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Vitinha (PSG)
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Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
Men’s Club of the Year Nominees:
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Barcelona
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Botafogo
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Chelsea
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Liverpool
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Paris Saint-Germain
🧤 Yashin Trophy Nominees – Best Goalkeeper:
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Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa)
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Alisson Becker (Liverpool)
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Yassine Bounou (Al-Hilal)
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Lucas Chevalier (Lille)
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Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid)
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Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG)
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Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid)
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David Raya (Arsenal)
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Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest)
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Yann Sommer (Inter Milan)
🧠 Johan Cruyff Trophy Nominees – Best Coach:
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Antonio Conte (Napoli)
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Luis Enrique (PSG)
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Hansi Flick (Barcelona)
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Enzo Maresca (Chelsea)
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Arne Slot (Liverpool)
🌟 Kopa Trophy Nominees – Best U21 Player:
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Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona)
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Ayyoub Bouaddi (Lille)
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Desire Doue (PSG)
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Estevao (Chelsea)
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Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid)
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Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal)
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Rodrigo Mora (Porto)
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Joao Neves (PSG)
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Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
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Kenan Yildiz (Juventus)
When Is the 2025 Ballon d’Or Ceremony?
The official Ballon d’Or 2025 winner will be crowned on 22 September at a ceremony that will draw global attention. With so much talent on show, the voting will be more competitive than ever.
Betting on the Ballon d’Or – Coming Soon!
Stay tuned to World Sports Betting as odds for the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner will be available shortly. Will it be Dembele’s year? Can Haaland or Mbappe steal the spotlight? Or will Yamal make history? You’ll be able to back your pick soon.
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