Ballon d’Or 2025
Ballon d’Or 2025: Full Shortlists Unveiled Ahead of September Gala

PARIS, August 7, 2025 — France Football has today announced the official shortlists for the 69th annual Ballon d’Or awards, set to take place on September 22 at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris—and it's already setting tongues wagging.

Men's Ballon d’Or (30 Nominees)

The men’s shortlist is headlined by Paris Saint-Germain players, reflecting their treble-winning form. The complete list includes:

  • Ousmane Dembélé, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Désiré Doué, Vitinha, Achraf Hakimi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Nuno Mendes, João Neves, Fabián Ruiz (all from PSG),
  • Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Pedri, Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona),
  • Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior, Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid),
  • Scott McTominay (Napoli),
  • Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool),
  • Cole Palmer (Chelsea),
  • Declan Rice (Arsenal),
  • Erling Haaland (Manchester City),
  • Harry Kane (Bayern Munich),
  • Denzel Dumfries, Lautaro Martínez (Inter),
  • Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund),
  • Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal)

Women’s Ballon d’Or (30 Nominees)

The women’s shortlist is equally star-studded, featuring:

  • From Arsenal: Lucy Bronze, Leah Williamson, Chloe Kelly, Alessia Russo, Mariona Caldentey, Emily Fox, Frida Maanum
  • From Chelsea: Hannah Hampton, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, Sandy Baltimore
  • Others: Aitana Bonmatí, Alexia Putellas, Claudia Pina, Caroline Graham Hansen, Patri Guijarro, Ewa Pajor (Barcelona); Caroline Weir (Real Madrid); Klara Bühl (Bayern); Steph Catley (Arsenal); Barbra Banda (Orlando); Marta (Orlando); Melchie Dumornay (Lyon); Temwa Chawinga (Kansas City Current); Sofia Cantore (Washington Spirit); Amanda Gutierres (Palmeiras); Esther González (Gotham)

Other Trophies and Categories

Men’s Kopa Trophy (Best Young Player): Pau Cubarsí, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Désiré Doué, Estevao Willian, Dean Huijsen, Myles Lewis‑Skelly, Rodrigo Mora, João Neves, Lamine Yamal, Kenan Yildiz

Women’s Kopa Trophy: Vicky López, Michelle Agyemang, Linda Caicedo, Wieke Kaptein, Claudia Martinez Ovando

Men’s Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper): Alisson, Yassine Bounou, Lucas Chevalier, Thibaut Courtois, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Emiliano Martínez, Jan Oblak, David Raya, Matz Sels, Yann Sommer

Women’s Yashin Trophy: Ann‑Katrin Berger, Cata Coll, Hannah Hampton, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Daphne van Domselaar

Men’s & Women’s Johan Cruyff Trophy (Coach of the Year): Nominees include Luis Enrique (PSG), Enzo Maresca (Chelsea), Arne Slot (Liverpool); plus female coaches such as Sonia Bompastor, Arthur Elias, Justine Madugu, Renée Slegers, and Sarina Wiegman

Club of the Year:

- Men’s: Barcelona, Botafogo, Chelsea, Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain
- Women’s: Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea, OL Lyon, Orlando Pride

Key Highlights & Context

  • PSG dominance is evident with nine players nominated, a record reflecting their treble-winning campaign, including the UEFA Champions League triumph
  • Youth spotlight on Lamine Yamal, who features in both men’s Ballon d’Or and Kopa Trophy shortlists
  • Notably, icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been snubbed again, marking the end of their decades-long dominance

Ceremony Details

The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony will take place on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.

Published by Patrick Jane
07.08.2025