The countdown has begun for the 69th Ballon d’Or ceremony, football’s most prestigious individual honours, which will celebrate the finest players and coaches of the 2024/25 season.
This year’s edition promises intense competition, with both established stars and exciting newcomers making the shortlists. Notably, performances from the early months of the new campaign will not influence the awards, as voting closed at the end of the 2024/25 season.
Event Date and Venue
The glittering awards night will be staged on Monday, 22 September 2025, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. While the official start time is yet to be confirmed, last year’s ceremony kicked off at 7:45 p.m. (local time).
How to Watch
Football fans can follow the ceremony live on SuperSport, with coverage anchored by sports presenter Kate Scott alongside former Chelsea and Netherlands legend Ruud Gullit.
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Men’s Ballon d’Or: 2025 Contenders
A fierce race is expected for the men’s crown. Paris Saint-Germain’s maiden UEFA Champions League triumph has put Ousmane Dembélé in the spotlight as an early favourite. But he faces stiff competition from other standout performers including Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Mohamed Salah, and Erling Haaland, proving that European silverware alone may not determine the winner.
Nominees: Jude Bellingham, Ousmane Dembélé, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Désiré Doué, Denzel Dumfries, Serhou Guirassy, Viktor Gyökeres, Erling Haaland, Achraf Hakimi, Harry Kane, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Robert Lewandowski, Alexis Mac Allister, Lautaro Martínez, Kylian Mbappé, Scott McTominay, Nuno Mendes, João Neves, Michael Olise, Cole Palmer, Pedri, Raphinha, Declan Rice, Fabián Ruiz, Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Vinícius Júnior, Vitinha, Florian Wirtz, Lamine Yamal.
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Women’s Ballon d’Or: 2025 Contenders
After England’s Euro 2025 victory and Arsenal’s Women’s Champions League triumph, the women’s category features a strong field. Stars such as Alessia Russo and Leah Williamson are tipped to challenge Spain’s trio of Aitana Bonmatí, Alexia Putellas and Mariona Caldentey.
Nominees: Sandy Baltimore, Barbra Banda, Aitana Bonmatí, Lucy Bronze, Klara Bühl, Mariona Caldentey, Sofia Cantore, Steph Catley, Temwa Chawinga, Melchie Dumornay, Emily Fox, Cristiana Girelli, Esther González, Caroline Graham Hansen, Patri Guijarro, Amanda Gutierres, Hannah Hampton, Pernille Harder, Lindsey Heaps, Chloe Kelly, Frida Maanum, Marta, Clara Mateo, Ewa Pajor, Clàudia Pina, Alexia Putellas, Alessia Russo, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, Caroline Weir, Leah Williamson.
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Kopa Trophy (Best Under-21 Player)
Men’s Nominees: Ayyoub Bouaddi, Pau Cubarsí, Désiré Doué, Estêvão, Dean Huijsen, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Rodrigo Mora, João Neves, Lamine Yamal, Kenan Yıldız.
Women’s Nominees: Michelle Agyemang, Linda Caicedo, Wieke Kaptein, Vicky López, Claudia Martínez Ovando.
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Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper)
Men’s Nominees: Alisson Becker, Yassine Bounou, Lucas Chevalier, Thibaut Courtois, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Emiliano Martínez, Jan Oblak, David Raya, Matz Sels, Yann Sommer.
Women’s Nominees: Ann-Katrin Berger, Cata Coll, Hannah Hampton, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Daphne van Domselaar.
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Johan Cruyff Trophy (Best Coach)
Men’s Nominees: Antonio Conte, Luis Enrique, Hansi Flick, Enzo Maresca, Arne Slot.
Women’s Nominees: Sonia Bompastor, Arthur Elias, Justine Madugu, Renée Slegers, Sarina Wiegman.
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Club of the Year
Men’s Nominees: Barcelona, Botafogo, Chelsea, Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain.
Women’s Nominees: Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea, OL Lyon, Orlando Pride.
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The 2025 Ballon d’Or promises to be one of the most competitive in recent years, with emerging talents challenging seasoned superstars across all categories. Fans worldwide will be watching closely as football’s brightest names gather in Paris to crown the best of the best.
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