2025 Men’s and Women’s Ballon d’Or Nominees, Date and Venue

The Ballon d’Or,presented by France Football and UEFA,is football’s most prestigious individual honour. Though the trophy itself is modest in cost, it carries immense symbolic value, global recognition, and often triggers lucrative bonuses. Being nominated is a badge of elite status, recognising not just raw talent but consistent brilliance, leadership, and impact over the course of a season.

2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or Nominees

  • Jude Bellingham
  • Scott McTominay
  • Ousmane Dembélé
  • Nuno Mendes
  • Gianluigi Donnarumma
  • Joao Neves
  • Désiré Doué
  • Michael Olise
  • Denzel Dumfries
  • Cole Palmer
  • Serhou Guirassy
  • Pedri
  • Viktor Gyökeres
  • Raphinha
  • Erling Haaland
  • Declan Rice
  • Achraf Hakimi
  • Fabian Ruiz
  • Harry Kane
  • Mohamed Salah
  • Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
  • Virgil van Dijk
  • Robert Lewandowski
  • Vinicius Jr.
  • Alexis Mac Allister
  • Vitinha
  • Lautaro Martinez
  • Florian Wirtz
  • Kylian Mbappé
  • Lamine Yamal

2025 Women’s Ballon d’Or Nominees

  • Sandy Baltimore
  • Barbra Banda
  • Aitana Bonmatí
  • Lucy Bronze
  • Klara Bühl
  • Mariona Caldentey
  • Sofia Cantore
  • Steph Catley
  • Temwa Chawinga
  • Melchie Dumornay
  • Emily Fox
  • Cristiana Girelli
  • Esther González
  • Caroline Graham Hansen
  • Patri Guijarro
  • Amanda Gutierres
  • Hannah Hampton
  • Pernille Harder
  • Lindsey Heaps
  • Chloe Kelly
  • Marta
  • Frida Maanum
  • Clara Mateo
  • Ewa Pajor
  • Claudia Pina
  • Alexia Putellas
  • Alessia Russo
  • Johanna Rytting Kaneryd
  • Caroline Weir
  • Leah Williamson

Ballon d’Or Awards Night: Date & Categories

Ceremony Date:
Monday, 22 September 2025
Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris

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Award Categories (Men & Women):

  • Ballon d’Or (Best Player)
  • Kopa Trophy (Best Young Player – U21)
  • Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper)
  • Gerd Müller Trophy (Top Goalscorer)
  • Johan Cruyff Trophy (Best Coach)
  • Club of the Year
  • Sócrates Award (Social Impact)

As the Ballon d’Or 2025 approaches, the frontrunners appear to be Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, and Lamine Yamal on the men’s side, thanks to their phenomenal seasons and major titles. For the women, Aitana Bonmatí and Caroline Graham Hansen remain favourites, following dominant performances for club and country. However, with such fierce competition, the final vote could deliver a surprise on football’s biggest individual stage.

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