The 2025 Ballon d’Or Nominees Are Out!
The prestigious Ballon d’Or award has unveiled its 30-player shortlist for the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or. The list features some of the world’s finest footballers who have delivered exceptional performances over the past year .
Top Contenders
Jude Bellingham: A standout season with Real Madrid has made him a strong contender.
Kylian Mbappé: The French superstar continues to impress with his skill and goal-scoring ability.
Erling Haaland:The Norwegian striker has been in phenomenal form, terrorizing defenses with his speed and precision.
Vinicius Jr.:The Brazilian winger has been a key player for Real Madrid, showcasing his creativity and skill on the pitch.
Harry Kane: The English striker has been in excellent form, leading his team to victories and scoring crucial goals .
Other Notable Nominees
Mohamed Salah: The Egyptian forward continues to impress with his speed and skill.
Robert Lewandowski: The Polish striker remains a force to be reckoned with, scoring goals consistently.
Virgil van Dijk:The Dutch defender has been solid in defense, leading his team to success.
Lamine Yamal:The young Spanish player has shown immense talent and potential.
Cole Palmer:The English winger has been impressive with his creativity and goal-scoring ability .
Full list
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 Martinez
Kylian Mbappé
Scott McTominay
Nuno Mendes
Joao Neves
Michael Olise
Cole Palmer
Pedri
Raphinha
Declan Rice
Fabian Ruiz
Mohamed Salah
Virgil van Dijk
Vinicius Jr.
Vitinha
Florian Wirtz
Lamine Yamal
The winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or will be crowned at the annual Ballon d’Or ceremony later this year. The award recognizes extraordinary talent, consistency, and influence on the global game .