Ballon d’Or 2025: Full List of Men’s and Women’s Nominees

The Ballon d’Or, football’s most iconic individual award, celebrates the best players in the world across a full season. Introduced in 1956, it has evolved into a global benchmark of footballing greatness. 

In 2025, the spotlight shines on Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, and Ousmane Dembélé among men, while Aitana Bonmatí, Caroline Graham Hansen, and Alexia Putellas lead the women’s race. With historic seasons behind them, these nominees are aiming for football’s highest personal accolade.

Date & Venue of the Ballon d’Or Ceremony

• Date: Monday, 22 September 2025
  
• Venue: Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris, France
  
• Organised by: France Football in collaboration with UEFA
  

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Men’s Ballon d’Or 2025 – Nominees (30 Players)

1. Jude Bellingham – Real Madrid
   
2. Scott McTominay – Manchester United
   
3. Ousmane Dembélé – Paris Saint-Germain
   
4. Nuno Mendes – Paris Saint-Germain
   
5. Gianluigi Donnarumma – Paris Saint-Germain
   
6. Joao Neves – Benfica
   
7. Désiré Doué – Paris Saint-Germain
   
8. Michael Olise – Bayern Munich
   
9. Denzel Dumfries – Inter Milan
   
10. Cole Palmer – Chelsea
    
11. Serhou Guirassy – VfB Stuttgart
    
12. Pedri – FC Barcelona
    
13. Viktor Gyökeres – Sporting CP
    
14. Raphinha – FC Barcelona
    
15. Erling Haaland – Manchester City
    
16. Declan Rice – Arsenal
    
17. Achraf Hakimi – Paris Saint-Germain
    
18. Fabian Ruiz – Paris Saint-Germain
    
19. Harry Kane – Bayern Munich
    
20. Mohamed Salah – Liverpool
    
21. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – Paris Saint-Germain
    
22. Virgil van Dijk – Liverpool
    
23. Robert Lewandowski – FC Barcelona
    
24. Vinicius Jr. – Real Madrid
    
25. Alexis Mac Allister – Liverpool
    
26. Vitinha – Paris Saint-Germain
    
27. Lautaro Martinez – Inter Milan
    
28. Florian Wirtz – Bayer Leverkusen
    
29. Kylian Mbappé – Real Madrid
    
30. Lamine Yamal – FC Barcelona
    

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Women’s Ballon d’Or 2025 – Nominees (30 Players)

1. Sandy Baltimore – Chelsea
   
2. Barbra Banda – Orlando Pride
   
3. Aitana Bonmatí – FC Barcelona
   
4. Lucy Bronze – Chelsea
   
5. Klara Bühl – Bayern Munich
   
6. Mariona Caldentey – Arsenal
   
7. Sofia Cantore – Washington Spirit
   
8. Steph Catley – Arsenal
   
9. Temwa Chawinga – Kansas City Current
   
10. Melchie Dumornay – Lyon
    
11. Emily Fox – Arsenal
    
12. Cristiana Girelli – Juventus
    
13. Esther González – Gotham FC
    
14. Caroline Graham Hansen – FC Barcelona
    
15. Patri Guijarro – FC Barcelona
    
16. Amanda Gutierres – Palmeiras
    
17. Hannah Hampton – Chelsea
    
18. Pernille Harder – Bayern Munich
    
19. Lindsey Heaps – Lyon
    
20. Chloe Kelly – Arsenal
    
21. Marta – Orlando Pride
    
22. Frida Maanum – Arsenal
    
23. Clara Mateo – Paris FC
    
24. Ewa Pajor – FC Barcelona
    
25. Claudia Pina – FC Barcelona
    
26. Alexia Putellas – FC Barcelona
    
27. Alessia Russo – Arsenal
    
28. Johanna Rytting Kaneryd – Chelsea
    
29. Caroline Weir – Real Madrid
    
30. Leah Williamson – Arsenal
    

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