ballon dor 2025 nominees full list

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The world's biggest and most prestigious award "Ballon d'Or" is given every year to those players who perform brilliantly for their club and country. The 2025 Ballon d'Or season has started and France Football has announced the full list of nominees for this year. This list includes the world's most famous footballers - there are also some new faces who have been shortlisted for the first time. The ceremony will take place on 22 September 2025 at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris.

Let's take a look at this year's full list of Men's and Women's Ballon d'Or 2025 nominees and a short description of their football journey.

Men's Ballon d'Or 2025 – Full 30-Man Shortlist

1. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid):

With his reliable performances, this young English midfielder has created an impression in both La Liga and the Champions League.

2. Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain) --

 French winger has troubled every defence with his pace and dribbling this year.

3. Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain) –

 Italy's star goalkeeper, who made some brilliant saves in crucial matches.

4. Désiré Doué (Paris Saint-Germain) –

 Young French talent who showed his prowess in the midfield.

5. Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan) – 

Netherlands right-back who is famous for his attacking runs.

6. Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund) –

 Survived as a goal machine in the Bundesliga.

7. Viktor Gyökeres (Sporting CP / Arsenal) –

 Swedish striker who is scoring goals in Portugal and now England.

8. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) –

 Norwegian striker who once again maintained his goal-scoring form.

9. Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain) – 

Morocco’s fast right-back who is powerful both on the attacking and defensive front.

10. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) –

 England captain continued his goalscoring spree in Germany as well.

11. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Paris Saint-Germain) –

 Georgia winger famous for his flair.

12. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) – 

Polish striker who showed his experience in La Liga.

13. Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) –

 World Cup winning Argentine midfielder who is performing solidly in the Premier League.

14. Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan) –

Argentina striker who is among the top forwards in Serie A.

15. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) –

 French superstar’s transfer and performance both are making headlines.

 16. Scottish midfielder Scott McTominay of (Napoli) 

is having a significant debut season in Italy.

17. Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain) –

Young left-back from Portugal known for his pace and crosses.

18.João Neves of Paris Saint-Germain.

Another up-and-coming midfield talent is.

19. Michael Olise (Bayern Munich) – 

French winger who impressed fans with his flair.

20. Cole Palmer (Chelsea) – 

England's young star who is consistent in both goals and assists.

21. Pedri (Barcelona) – 

Spanish midfielder known for his vision and passing.

22. Fabián Ruiz (Paris Saint-Germain) –

 Spain's midfielder who provides balance.

23. Declan Rice (Arsenal) – 

England's defensive midfielder who is among the best in the Premier League.

24. Raphinha (Barcelona) – 

Brazilian winger famed for creativity.

25. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) –

 Egypt's legend who is still performing at the top level.

26. Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) – 

Dutch defender who is known for his leadership and aerial dominance.

27. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) –

 Brazilian winger who is a master of pace and skill.

28. Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain) –

 Midfield's technical genius.

29. Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen / Liverpool) – 

German youngster who is becoming a star of the attacking midfield.

30. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) –

 Only 17 years old, but already looks like a future Ballon d’Or contender.

Women’s Ballon d’Or 2025 – Key Nominees

 1. Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona) –

 Last year’s Ballon d’Or winner and Spain’s midfield star

2. Alexia Putellas (Barcelona) –

 2nd Dafa Ballon d’Or winner who is in form after her comeback.

3. Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal) --

 Spain’s creative forward who is dominating in the WSL.

4. Norwegian winger Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona) is a superb attacker.

5. Patri Guijarro (Barcelona) – 

Spain's consistent midfielder.

6. Ewa Pajor (Barcelona) –

 Poland's goal-scoring striker.

7. Sandy Baltimore (Chelsea) – 

France's fast winger.

8. Lucy Bronze (Chelsea) – 

England's experienced defender.

9. Hannah Hampton (Chelsea) –

 England's talented goalkeeper.

10. The creative leader of Sweden is Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (Chelsea).

11. Steph Catley (Arsenal) --

 Australia's solid left-back.

12. Chloe Kelly (Man City / Arsenal) –

 England's match-winning winger.

13. Alessia Russo (Arsenal) –

 England striker who performs in big matches.

14. Leah Williamson (Arsenal) –

 England captain and defensive leader.

15. Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride) – 

Zambia's attacking powerhouse.

16. Temwa Chawinga of Kansas City Current, a fast striker for Malawi.

17.MailChie Dumornay (Lyon) –

 Haiti's wonderkid midfielder.

18. Emily Fox (Arsenal) –

 USA's pacey defender.

19. Cristina Girelli (Juventus) – 

Italy striker.

20.Esther Gonzalez (Gotham FC) –

 Spain's experienced forward.

 21. the Scottish midfield guru is Real Madrid's Caroline Weir.

22. Marta (Orlando Pride) –

Brazil's football legend.

23. Sophie Cantore (Juventus) – 

Italy's young talent.

24. Clara Mateo (Paris FC) –

France's creative midfielder.

Other Awards Categories

Along with the Ballon d’Or there are some other categories:

Kopa Trophy –

Best young player (men & women)

Yashin Trophy –

 Best goalkeeper (men & women)

Gerd Müller Trophy –

Top goal scorer

The Women's Football Club of the Year and Coach of the Year for Men were awarded to the top-performing men's and women's football teams.

Ceremony Details

Date: 22 September 2025

Venue: Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris, France

Host: France Football

Final News

The 2025 Ballon d’Or is going to be a tremendous event where new and old legends will be on the same stage. Every player gave a great performance for his club and country, but it will be most exciting to see who will be the winner. Fans have now started the countdown and everyone's eyes will be on the ceremony in Paris.

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