The final nominees for the 2025 Ballon d’Or have been officially announced ahead of the award ceremony scheduled for Monday, September 22, in Paris.
The list features 30 players who stood out during the 2024–25 season, with performances across Europe’s top leagues and tournaments, including the Club World Cup, considered in the selection process.
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele leads the race following a standout campaign that saw him guide PSG to a historic treble, including their maiden UEFA Champions League title.
Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal also made the shortlist after a breakout year, while Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Barça’s Raphinha were recognised for their impressive contributions in title-winning campaigns.
Here is the full list of 2025 nominees:
1. Gianluigi Donnarumma
2. Serhou Guirassy
3. Denzel Dumfries
4. Desire Doue
5. Erling Haaland
6. Jude Bellingham
7. Viktor Gyokeres
8. Achraf Hakimi
9. Harry Kane
10. Robert Lewandowski
11. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
12. Lautaro Martinez
13. Alexis Mac Allister
14. Ousmane Dembele
15. Kylian Mbappe
16. Scott McTominay
17. Joao Neves
18. Nuno Mendes
19. Michael Olise
20. Cole Palmer
21. Pedri
22. Fabian Ruiz
23. Declan Rice
24. Raphinha
25. Vinicius Jr
26. Virgil van Dijk
27. Mohamed Salah
28. Vitinha
29. Florian Wirtz
30. Lamine Yamal
