The organizers of the prestigious Ballon d’Or, France Football, on Thursday released the shortlist of nominees for the 2025 edition of the award.
The list, curated by top journalists from around the world, was made public via the organization’s social media platforms.
Among the notable names on the list are:
- Ousmane Dembele (Paris Saint-Germain)
- Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
- Harry Kane(Bayern Munich)
- Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain)
- Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal)
- Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)
- Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
- Serhou Guiarassy (Borussia Dortmund)
- Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan)
The 2025 race is already shaping up to be a fierce contest, with early buzz around Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, and Ousmane Dembele as frontrunners.
This year’s Ballon d’Or ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris on September 22.
