Ballon d’Or 2025: Messi, Ronaldo absent as a new generation prepares to be crowned

The countdown is underway for the 69th edition of the Golden BallThe most prestigious individual honor of football, since the best male and female players in the world are preparing to meet in Paris in Monday, September 22, 2025.

The gala full of stars, coorganized by France and UEFA Soccer MagazineIt will take place in the Théâtre du Châtelet In the French capital, with the procedures starting to 8:00 PM BST (3:00 pm Et / 12:30 am isth).

With Messi and Ronaldo absent from the nominees for the first time in almost two decades, the stage is open for a New era of the winners of Ballon d’Or.

PSG Dembele claim your first? Can Mbappé Finally turn years of Ballon d’Or promise? Or Liverpool’s Salah Crown a record season?

In the female race, the world hopes to see if Bonmatí makes history with three in a rowOr if England’s heroes like Russian and Bronze Finally break the domain of Spain.

Ballon d’Or: a rich history of prestige

Founded on 1956The Golden Ball began as an award for the best player in Europe, Before expanding in 1995 Include all the players who place their trade in the continent. By 2007He opened to everyone.

For six years between 2010 and 2015he Merged with the World FIFA Year Award Awardbefore returning to its independent roots.

In its current format, the prize is awarded based on actions in a Soccer seasonWith votes cast by International journalists (one per country).

No player has defined the award as Lionel Messia record Eight golden ballswhile Cristiano Ronaldo The second feels on the list of all time with five.

The Men’s Ball: Who will take it?

Rodi from Manchester City emerged the winner of the Golden Ball 2024, while Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid was the finalist.

This year, the list of male men is full of fire power attackers and defensive giants, with 30 nominees announced.

Key contenders include:

  • Ousmane Dembélé (PSG/France): Just out of shooting PSG to your First crown of the Champions League and be appointed tournament player.

  • Harry Kane (Bayern Munich/England): Bundesliga champion, Golden Boot winner and record scorer with 41 objectives Last season.

  • Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid/France): The top scorer of the League in its debut campaign with Madrid, adding hat-tricks against Barcelona and Manchester City.

  • Mohamed Salah (Liverpool/Egypt): Led Liverpool to a historic 20th Title in EnglishWith the best in the league 47 Objective Participations.

  • Raphinha (Barcelona/Brazil): Key for the national acute of Barça and the set scoring in the Champions League.

  • Lamine Yamal (Barcelona/Spain): Only 18 yearsHe already delivered decisive actions in the winning season of Barça and the career of the League of Nations of Spain.

Of creators of the center of the field as Jude Bellingham and Pedrito the strikers of power as Erling Haaland and Junior ViníciusThe stage is ready for a great battle in Paris.

The Women’s Ball: Spain vs England Showdown

Women’s side 32 nominees They are in dispute, and once again, The stars of Barcelona and Arsenal dominate the headlines.

Key contenders:

  • Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona/Spain): The current winner of twice chasing a historic Third consecutive ball.

  • Alexia Putellas (Barcelona/Spain): She was already a winner, she is still one of the most decorated players of world football.

  • Alessia Russo (Arsenal/England): He Champion of the Eurocup 2025 and winner of the League of Women’s Champions with Arsenal, who was also appointed player of the female year of football writers.

  • Lucy Bronze (Chelsea/England): The veteran and full fought the injury to inspire the triumph of euros of England, adding another winning season of acute at the club level.

  • Claudia Pina (Barcelona/Spain): The top scorer of the Champions League and versatile threat to clubs and countries.

  • MARIONA CALEDENTEY (Arsenal/Spain): Instrumental in the historic triumph of the Arsenal Champions League.

The golden generation of Spain will face the winning team of the Euro of England in the Ballon d’Orminin this year.

Other awards at night

The Paris gala will also honor the stars in multiple categories:

  • KOPA Trophy (best U-21 player): The nominees include Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) and João Neves (PSG).

  • Yashin trophy (best goalkeeper): Nigeria Chiamaka Ndadazie (Paris FC) It is nominated together Alisson Becker (Liverpool) and Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid).

  • Gerd Müller trophy: Awarded to the top scorer of the season.

  • Socrates Award: Recognizing humanitarian contributions.

  • Club of the year: With Barcelona, ​​PSG, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea leading the load.

  • Coach of the year: The contestants include Luis Enrique (PSG), Arne Slot (Liverpool)and Sarina Wiegman (Women from England).

Ballon d'Or 2025

Nominees for the male ball

  1. Ousmane Dembélé – PSG / France

  2. Gianluigi Donnarumma – Psg / Italy

  3. Jude Bellingham – Real Madrid / England

  4. Désiré Dé – Psg / France

  5. Denzel Dumfries – Inter Milan / Netherlands

  6. SERHOU GUIRSY – Borussia Dortmund / Guinea

  7. Erling Haaland – Manchester City / Norway

  8. Viktor Gyökeres – Arsenal / Sweden

  9. Achraf Hakimi – PSG / Morocco

  10. Harry Kane – Bayern Munich / England

  11. KHVICHA KVARATSKHELIA – NAPOLI AND PSG / GEORGIA

  12. Robert Lewandowski – Barcelona / Poland

  13. Alexis Mac Allister – Liverpool / Argentina

  14. Lautaro Martínez – Inter Milan / Argentina

  15. Scott McTominay – Napoli / Scotland

  16. Kylian Mbappé – Real Madrid / France

  17. Nuno Mendes – Psg / Portugal

  18. João Neves – PSG / Portugal

  19. Pedri – Barcelona / Spain

  20. Cole Palmer – Chelsea / England

  21. Michael Olise – Bayern Munich / France

  22. Raphinha – Barcelona / Brazil

  23. Declan Rice – Arsenal / England

  24. Fabián Ruiz – Psg / Spain

  25. Lamine Yamal – Barcelona / Spain

  26. Florian Wirtz – Liverpool / Germany

  27. Vitinha – PSG / Portugal

  28. Júnior Vinícius – Real Madrid / Brazil

  29. Virgil van Dijk – Liverpool / Netherlands

  30. Mohamed Salah – Liverpool / Egypt

Female ball nominees

  1. Lucy Bronze – Chelsea / England

  2. Barbra Banda – Orlando Pride / Zambia

  3. Aitana Bonmatí – Barcelona / Spain

  4. Sandy Baltimore – Chelsea / France

  5. Mariona Caldentey – Arsenal / Spain

  6. Klara Bühl – Bayern Munich / Germany

  7. Sofía Cantore – Washington Spirit / Italy

  8. Steph Cathery – Arsenal / Australia

  9. Melchie Dumornay – Lyon / Haiti

  10. Temwa Chawinga – Kansas City Current / Malawi

  11. Emily Fox – Arsenal / USA.

  12. Cristiana Girelli – Juventus / Italy

  13. Esther González – Gotham FC / Spain

  14. Caroline Graham Hansen – Barcelona / Noruega

  15. Patri Guijarro – Barcelona / Spain

  16. Amanda Gutierres – Palmeiras / Brazil

  17. Hannah Hampton – Chelsea / England

  18. Pernille Harder – Bayern Munich / Denmark

  19. Lindsey Heaps – Lyon / USA

  20. Chloe Kelly – Manchester City & Arsenal / England

  21. Marta – Orlando Pride / Brazil

  22. Frida Maanum – Arsenal / Norway

  23. Ewa Pajor – Barcelona / Poland

  24. Clara Mateo – Paris FC / France

  25. Alessia Russo – Arsenal / England

  26. Clàudia Pina – Barcelona / Spain

  27. Alexia Putellas – Barcelona / Spain

  28. Johanna Rytting Kaneryd – Chelsea / Sweden

  29. Caroline Weir – Real Madrid / Scotland

  30. Leah Williamson – Arsenal / England

Kopa Trophy (U21 – Best Young Player)

Men’s

  1. Pau Cubarsí – Barcelona / Spain

  2. Ayyoub Boucdi – Lille / France

  3. Désiré Dé – Psg / France

  4. Estêvão – Palmeiras, Chelsea / Brazil

  5. Dean Huijsen – Bournemouth, Real Madrid / Spain

  6. Myles Lewis-Skelly-Senal / England

  7. Rodrigo Mora – Porto / Portugal

  8. João Neves – PSG / Portugal

  9. Lamine Yamal – Barcelona / Spain

  10. Kenan Yildiz – Juventus / Türkiye

Women’s

  1. MICHELLE AGYEMAM – Brighton / England

  2. Linda Caicedo – Real Madrid / Colombia

  3. Wieke Kaptein – Chelsea / Netherlands

  4. Claudia Martínez – Club Olimpia / Paraguay

  5. Vicky López – Barcelona / Spain

Yashin trophy (best goalkeeper)

Men’s

  1. Alisson Becker – Liverpool / Brazil

  2. Yassine Bouou – Al Hilal / Morocco

  3. Lucas Chevalier – Lille, PSG / France

  4. Thibaut Courtois – Real Madrid / Spain

  5. Gianluigi Donnarumma – PSG, Manchester City / Italy

  6. Emiliano Martínez – Aston Villa / Argentina

  7. Jan Oblak – Atlético Madrid / Slovenia

  8. David Raya – Arsenal / Spain

  9. Matz Sels – Nottingham Forest / Belgium

  10. Yann Sommer – Inter Milan / Switzerland

Women’s

  1. Ann-Katrin Berger-Gotham FC / Germany

  2. Cata Coll – Barcelona / Spain

  3. Hannah Hampton – Chelsea / England

  4. Chiamaka Nadazie – Paris FC, Brighton / Nigeria

  5. Daphne van Domselaar – Arsenal / Netherlands

Club of the year

Men’s

  • Barcelona

  • Botagogue

  • Chelsea

  • Liverpool

  • Paris Saint-Germain

Women’s

  • Arsenal

  • Barcelona

  • Chelsea

  • Lyon

  • Orlando pride

Coach of the year

Men’s

  • Antonio Conte

  • Luis Enrique

  • Hansi Flick

  • Enzo Maresca

  • Arne slot

Women’s

  • Sonia Bompastor

  • Arthur Elias

  • Justine Madugu

  • Renee Mlegers

  • Sarina Wiegman

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