The full list of nominees for the prestigious Ballon d’Or 2025 has officially been revealed, celebrating the world’s most exceptional football talents based on their performances between August 1, 2024, and July 31, 2025.
The grand awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on September 22, 2025, at the iconic Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.
This year’s shortlist shines a spotlight on players who delivered extraordinary club performances across domestic leagues and European competitions.
With a limited number of major international tournaments in the evaluation period, club achievements played a pivotal role in determining the nominees.
In a defining moment for modern football, two of the game’s most iconic figures — Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo — are not featured among the nominees. Their absence signals a generational shift, as a new crop of footballing superstars rises to take center stage.
The list features a mix of rising talents and established names who have dominated the 2024–25 season, showcasing technical brilliance, goal-scoring consistency, leadership, and match-winning performances at the highest level.
Complete nominees
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
Ousmane Dembele (PSG)
Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid)
Virgil Van Dijk (Liverpool)
Vitinha (PSG)
Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen/Liverpool)
Fabian Ruiz (PSG)
Declan Rice (Arsenal)
Raphinha (Barcelona)
Michael Olise (PSG)
Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
Pedri (Barcelona)
Joao Neves (PSG)
Nuno Mendes (PSG)
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG)
Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)
Scott McTominay (Napoli)
Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan)
Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool)
Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)
Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
Achraf Hakimi (PSG)
Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting CP/Arsenal)
Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund)
Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan)
Desire Doue (PSG)
Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG)
