The 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or nominees have been officially announced, unveiling a remarkable lineup of football’s finest talents.
The world of football is abuzz with anticipation as the prestigious Ballon d’Or, organized by France Football, releases its latest nominee list for the 2025 Men’s award.
This iconic accolade, recognizing the best male player of the year based on performance from the previous season, continues to be a benchmark of excellence in the sport.
Announced today, the list highlights a diverse group of athletes who have dazzled fans with their skill, consistency, and impact on the game.
The unveiling marks a significant moment, setting the stage for a highly competitive race to determine this year’s winner.
The nominees for the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or include a stellar cast of players from across the globe.
The list features, as per the official Ballon d’Or X page:
- 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
- João Neves
- Michael Olise
- Cole Palmer
- Pedri
- Raphinha
- Declan Rice
- Fabian Ruiz
- Mohamed Salah
- Virgil van Dijk
- Vinicius Jr.
- Vitinha
- Florian Wirtz
- Lamine Yamal
These 30 players, selected by a panel of international journalists, represent a blend of established stars and rising talents, each showcasing exceptional performances in club and international competitions.
The Ballon d’Or voting process, conducted by journalists from FIFA’s top 100-ranked nations, assigns points to the top 10 choices per voter, with the highest scorer claiming the title.
Named after the golden ball awarded to the winner, this ceremony, held annually, remains a pinnacle of individual achievement in football.
As the football community digests this list, all eyes are on these nominees, whose extraordinary skills promise an unforgettable 2025 Ballon d’Or event.
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