The race for football’s most prestigious individual award, the Ballon d’Or, is heating up as the 30-man shortlist for the 2025 edition has been officially revealed
Following Rodri’s historic win last year — the first ever by a Manchester City player — top stars from across Europe and beyond have been nominated, including standout performers from PSG, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Liverpool.
PSG duo Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue headline the list after leading the French giants to domestic and European success. Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah also makes a strong case, having delivered a record-breaking season with 29 goals and 18 assists in the Premier League.
Napoli’s Scott McTominay and Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal have also been recognised for their stellar campaigns.
Full 2025 Ballon d’Or Nominees:
- Ousmane Dembele (Barcelona, France)
- Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG, Italy)
- Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid, England)
- Desire Doue (PSG, France)
- Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan, Netherlands)
- Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund, Guinea)
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City, Norway)
- Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal, Sweden)
- Achraf Hakimi (PSG, Morocco)
- Harry Kane (Bayern Munich, England)
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG, Georgia)
- Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona, Poland)
- Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool, Argentina)
- Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan, Argentina)
- Scott McTominay (Napoli, Scotland)
- Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid, France)
- Nuno Mendes (PSG, Portugal)
- Joao Neves (PSG, Portugal)
- Pedri (Barcelona, Spain)
- Cole Palmer (Chelsea, England)
- Michael Olise (Bayern Munich, France)
- Raphinha (Barcelona, Brazil)
- Declan Rice (Arsenal, England)
- Fabian Ruiz (PSG, Spain)
- Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool, Netherlands)
- Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid, Brazil)
- Mohamed Salah (Liverpool, Egypt)
- Florian Wirtz (Liverpool, Germany)
- Vitinha (PSG, Portugal)
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona, Spain)
Award Ceremony Date:
The winner will be crowned on Monday, September 22, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.
All-Time Ballon d’Or Leaders:
- Lionel Messi – 8 (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2023)
- Cristiano Ronaldo – 5 (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017)
- Michel Platini – 3 (1983, 1984, 1985)
- Johan Cruyff – 3 (1971, 1973, 1974)
- Marco van Basten – 3 (1988, 1989, 1992)
- Franz Beckenbauer – 2 (1972, 1976)
- Ronaldo Nazario – 2 (1997, 2002)
- Alfredo Di Stefano – 2 (1957, 1959)
- Kevin Keegan – 2 (1978, 1979)
- Karl-Heinz Rummenigge – 2 (1980, 1981)
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