PSG forward Ousmane Dembele emerges as the leading candidate for Monday's men's Ballon d'Or ceremony at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal presents strong competition for the prestigious award. Aitana Bonmati seeks her third consecutive women's prize amid fierce competition. The ceremony marks another chapter after Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dominated the award from 2008 to 2023. Manchester City's Rodri claimed last year's honor but cannot defend his title due to injury setbacks.
Dembele transformed his season by replacing Kylian Mbappe's production with 35 goals for PSG. The French winger helped his club secure Champions League victory and domestic success. Nine PSG teammates earned nominations alongside him. Yamal captured attention by winning the Kopa Trophy at age 18 while leading Barcelona to La Liga triumph. Journalists from the world's top 100 nations will determine the men's winner through their votes.
Dembele transformed his season by replacing Kylian Mbappe's production with 35 goals for PSG. The French winger helped his club secure Champions League victory and domestic success. Nine PSG teammates earned nominations alongside him. Yamal captured attention by winning the Kopa Trophy at age 18 while leading Barcelona to La Liga triumph. Journalists from the world's top 100 nations will determine the men's winner through their votes.
