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Ballon d’Or 2025: Date, Nominees and Ceremony Details

The Ballon d’Or 2025 is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated football events of the year; in fact, it celebrates the best men’s and women’s players in the world. Consequently, from nominees and favorites to new award categories, here’s everything you need to know about this year’s ceremony.

Ballon d’Or 2025 Date and Venue

  • Date: Monday, 22 September 2025
  • Time: 9:00 PM CET
  • Location: Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris, France

The 69th Ballon d’Or ceremony will, therefore, once again bring the football world together to ultimately crown the top performers from the 2024/25 season.

Ballon d’Or 2025 Categories

This year’s awards highlight both men’s and women’s football, with equal recognition across categories:

  • Men’s Ballon d’Or – best male player
  • Women’s Ballon d’Or – best female player
  • Kopa Trophy (Men & Women) – best young player under 21
  • Yashin Trophy (Men & Women) – best goalkeeper
  • Gerd Müller Trophy (Men & Women) – top scorer of the season
  • Johan Cruyff Trophy (Men & Women) – best coach
  • Club of the Year (Men & Women)
  • Sócrates Award – for humanitarian and social impact

New for 2025: In an exciting development, Women’s Yashin, Women’s Gerd Müller, and Women’s Kopa trophies have been added, thereby ensuring gender balance in the awards.

Men’s Ballon d’Or 2025 Nominees (Highlights)

Some of the biggest football stars shortlisted for the men’s award include:

  • Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid, England)
  • Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain, France)
  • Lamine Yamal (Barcelona, Spain)
  • Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid, Brazil)
  • Kylian Mbappé (Paris Saint-Germain, France)
  • Mohamed Salah (Liverpool, Egypt)
  • Harry Kane (Bayern Munich, England)

Women’s Ballon d’Or 2025 Nominees (Highlights)

The women’s shortlist is equally star-studded, featuring icons of the modern game:

  • Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona, Spain)
  • Alexia Putellas (Barcelona, Spain)
  • Lucy Bronze (Barcelona, England)
  • Leah Williamson (Arsenal, England)
  • Alessia Russo (Arsenal, England)
  • Mariona Caldentey (Barcelona, Spain)

Ballon d’Or Favorites and Predictions

  • In the men’s category, Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal are not only considered frontrunners, but they are also joined by Jude Bellingham.
  • For the women’s award, Aitana Bonmatí and Alexia Putellas remain strong favorites; notably, they have impressed with their standout performances for Barcelona and Spain.

Interestingly, the men’s award is guaranteed to have a first-time winner this year, as none of the 2025 nominees have ever lifted the Ballon d’Or before.

How the Ballon d’Or 2025 Voting Works

  • Furthermore, voting is conducted by 100 international journalists for the men’s award and 50 journalists for the women’s award.
  • Each voter ranks their top 10 players, with points distributed (1st place = 15 points, 2nd place = 12 points, etc.).
  • Performances are judged based on individual brilliance, team success, and overall influence during the 2024/25 season.

This ceremony isn’t just about crowning the best footballers—it’s about celebrating the evolution of the sport. With exciting nominees, new categories, and guaranteed new winners, this year promises to be one of the most memorable editions in history.