Ballon d'Or 2025: Every Star Vying for Football's Ultimate Prize
The complete roster of male and female Ballon d'Or 2025 contenders has been announced prior to the September awards ceremony.
Leading both categories are exceptional performers from Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal following their Champions League victories in the men's and women's tournaments respectively. Barcelona stars across both divisions also comprise a significant portion of the shortlist, featuring names like Lamine Yamal, Alexia Putellas, Pedri, Aitana Bonmatí and others.
Previous year's champion, Manchester City midfielder Rodri, is absent from the nominations after sustaining an ACL injury last September that sidelined him for a considerable duration. Consequently, a fresh men's champion will be selected this year.
View the complete roster of male and female Ballon d'Or 2025 contenders below.
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Men's Ballon d'Or 2025 Nominees
Player | Team |
|---|---|
Jude Bellingham | Real Madrid |
Ousmane Dembélé | Paris Saint-Germain |
Gianluigi Donnarumma | Paris Saint-Germain |
Désiré Doué | Paris Saint-Germain |
Denzel Dumfries | Inter Milan |
Serhou Guirassy | Borussia Dortmund |
Erling Haaland | Manchester City |
Viktor Gyökeres | Sporting Lisbon / Arsenal |
Robert Lewandowski | Barcelona |
Achraf Hakimi | Paris Saint-Germain |
Harry Kane | Bayern Munich |
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia | Paris Saint-Germain |
Alexis Mac Allister | Liverpool |
Lautaro Martinez | Inter Milan |
Scott McTominay | Napoli |
Kylian Mbappé | Real Madrid |
João Neves | Paris Saint-Germain |
Nuno Mendes | Paris Saint-Germain |
Michael Olise | Bayern Munich |
Cole Palmer | Chelsea |
Pedri | Barcelona |
Fabián Ruiz | Paris Saint-Germain |
Declan Rice | Arsenal |
Raphinha | Barcelona |
Mohamed Salah | Liverpool |
Vinícius Júnior | Real Madrid |
Virgil van Dijk | Liverpool |
Vitinha | Paris Saint-Germain |
Florian Wirtz | Bayer Leverkusen / Liverpool |
Lamine Yamal | Barcelona |
Dembélé, Yamal, Raphinha and Salah are the frontrunners to claim the men's prize, though Dembélé leads the field following their inaugural Champions League triumph in Munich with a dominant 5–0 victory over Inter Milan. PSG also secured Ligue 1 and their domestic cup with impressive displays.
Yamal and Raphinha spearhead Barcelona's representation due to their exceptional displays throughout a domestic treble under Hansi Flick's debut campaign. However, their European disappointments likely diminish their prospects compared to the PSG sensation.
Salah was an initial frontrunner for the accolade given Liverpool's excellence under Arne Slot's inaugural season leading to a Premier League crown, but falling short in the Champions League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup probably damaged the Egyptian's chances.
Women's Ballon d'Or 2025 Nominees
Player | Team |
|---|---|
Sandy Baltimore | Chelsea |
Barbra Banda | Orlando Pride |
Aitana Bonmatí | Barcelona |
Lucy Bronze | Chelsea |
Klara Bühl | Bayern Munich |
Mariona Caldentey | Arsenal |
Sofia Cantore | Washington Spirit |
Steph Catley | Arsenal |
Temwa Chawinga | Kansas City Current |
Melchie Dumornay | Olympique Lyon |
Emily Fox | Arsenal |
Cristina Girelli | Juventus |
Esther González | NY/NJ Gotham FC |
Caroline Graham Hansen | Barcelona |
Hannah Hampton | Chelsea |
Pernille Harder | Bayern Munich |
Patri Guijarro | Barcelona |
Amanda Gutierres | Palmeiras |
Lindsey Heaps | Olympique Lyon |
Chloe Kelly | Manchester City / Arsenal |
Frida Leonhardsen-Maanum | Arsenal |
Marta | Orlando Pride |
Clara Mateo | Paris FC |
Ewa Pajor | Barcelona |
Clàudia Pina | Barcelona |
Alexia Putellas | Barcelona |
Alessia Russo | Arsenal |
Johanna Rytting Kaneryd | Chelsea |
Caroline Weir | Real Madrid |
Leah Williamson | Arsenal |
Arsenal claimed their second Women's Champions League title under Renée Slegers by defeating Barcelona in the final held in Lisbon, Portugal. Additionally, prominent Gunners from their European success proceeded to capture the Women's Euro championship with England, including Chloe Kelly, Alessia Russo and Leah Williamson.
Additional distinguished players from Europe and the United States feature Barbra Banda, Temwa Chawinga, Pernille Harder, Mariona Caldentey and Sandy Baltimore.
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Lamine Yamal and Désiré Doué top the contenders for this year's recognition. Yamal aims to secure the honor for consecutive years but encounters strong competition from the PSG talent who impressed during the Champions League elimination rounds.
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Gianluigi Donnaruma stands as the overwhelming favorite to claim the prize following PSG's silverware collection with the Italian goalkeeper. David Raya, Thibaut Courtois and Alisson represent other elite keepers shortlisted this year.
Ballon d'Or 2025: Full List of Coach of the Year Nominees
Among men's coaches, Luis Enrique and Hansi Flick emerge as obvious favorites due to their achievements last season. Arne Slot and Antonio Conte feature among the candidates following their domestic successes in England and Italy respectively. Enzo Maresca, another nominee, could surprise given Chelsea's UEFA Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup victories.
For women's coaches, Sarina Wiegman, Renée Slegers and Sonia Bompastor lead the nominations.
Ballon d'Or 2025: Full List of Club of the Year Nominees
Consistent with many prominent nominees in the player sections, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal and Chelsea are contenders to claim the recognition in both men's and women's Club of the Year categories.
When is the Ballon d'Or 2025 Ceremony?
The Ballon d'Or 2025 ceremony will take place at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris on Monday, Sept. 22. The event is scheduled one month earlier this year.