Ballon d’Or 2025 nominees revealed: top players like Bellingham, Dembélé, Salah & Bonmatí are in the running. Ceremony set for Sept 22 in Paris.
Event Details:
Date: Monday, 22 September 2025
Venue: Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris, France
Hosted by: France Football, in partnership with UEFA and Groupe Amaury (L’Équipe)
The ceremony covers awards across both men’s and women’s football, including:
Ballon d’Or®, Kopa Trophy, Yashin Trophy, Gerd Müller Trophy, Johan Cruyff Trophy, and Club of the Year.
Men’s Ballon d’Or Nominees (30 players):
Includes stars such as:
Jude Bellingham, Ousmane Dembélé, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Désiré Doué, Denzel Dumfries, Serhou Guirassy, Viktor Gyökeres, Erling Haaland, Achraf Hakimi, Harry Kane, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia… and more
Liverpool Stars in the Spotlight:
Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Alexis Mac Allister, and Florian Wirtz are in the running. Goalkeeper Alisson Becker competes for the Yashin Trophy, and manager Arne Slot is nominated for Coach of the Year
Scottish Milestone:
Scott McTominay makes history as the first Scottish player nominated since 1987, thanks to his stellar season with Napoli.
Women’s Ballon d’Or & Club of the Year:
Nominees include:
Aitana Bonmatí (vying for a third straight win), Chloe Kelly, Lucy Bronze, Hannah Hampton, Alexia Putellas, and more
Club of the Year: Barcelona, Arsenal, Chelsea, PSG, OL Lyon, Orlando Pride among contenders.
This year’s Ballon d’Or showcases football’s brightest talent globally, highlighting emerging stars, dominating teams, and future legends.
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