France Football has confirmed the final list of contenders for the 2025 Ballon d'Or ahead of Monday evening's ceremony. Organizers conducted a comprehensive reveal of the thirty nominees throughout the day. The gala determines football's most prestigious individual honor through voting from international journalists. Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé leads the favorites after helping his club win its first Champions League title. Barcelona's eighteen-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal presents the strongest challenge to Dembélé's candidacy.
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé also features among the prominent candidates. Additional nominees represent Europe's elite clubs across multiple leagues. The winner receives recognition at the Theatre du Chatelet ceremony this evening. Nine Paris Saint-Germain players appear on the shortlist following their European success. Barcelona contributes several representatives to the final thirty nominees through their domestic achievements.
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé also features among the prominent candidates. Additional nominees represent Europe's elite clubs across multiple leagues. The winner receives recognition at the Theatre du Chatelet ceremony this evening. Nine Paris Saint-Germain players appear on the shortlist following their European success. Barcelona contributes several representatives to the final thirty nominees through their domestic achievements.
