Ballon d'Or 2025: Who Will Take Football’s Biggest Prize?
The stage is set in Paris for one of the most glamorous nights in world football — the Ballon d’Or 2025 ceremony. On Monday, the best male and female players will be crowned, celebrating their achievements from the 2024–25 season. As anticipation builds, the spotlight has fallen on a handful of standout stars who have carried their clubs and countries to glory.
For the men’s award, Ousmane Dembélé is being hailed as one of the frontrunners after his phenomenal season with Paris Saint-Germain. He not only fired PSG to another Ligue 1 title but also guided them to their first-ever Champions League triumph. Scoring 21 league goals and adding eight more in Europe, his decisive assists in the final against Inter Milan underlined his influence. With domestic and continental honors in his pocket, he may never have had a stronger case.
Harry Kane is also firmly in the conversation. Since arriving at Bayern Munich, he has been relentless in front of goal, and last season was no exception. His 41 goals in all competitions helped Bayern reclaim the Bundesliga crown. For a player often criticized for lacking silverware, finally lifting a major trophy adds weight to his claim. His run of scoring sprees, including hat-tricks and record-breaking bursts, has kept him among the elite.
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Kylian Mbappé’s first year at Real Madrid was nothing short of electric. Finishing as La Liga’s top scorer and producing crucial goals in the Champions League, the Frenchman’s impact was immediate. His treble against Barcelona in El Clásico became a season-defining moment, reminding everyone why he has long been tipped for this prize.
Barcelona’s Raphinha and teenage sensation Lamine Yamal also strengthened their cases with trophy-filled seasons, while Mohamed Salah, still at his peak with Liverpool, tied the Premier League record for goal involvements. It feels like any of them could walk away with the award, depending on which achievements the voters value most.
On the women’s side, the battle is just as fierce. Aitana Bonmatí has the chance to make history with a third consecutive Ballon d’Or, but her season, though brilliant, lacked the same sparkle in the knockout stages of major tournaments. Her Barcelona teammate Alexia Putellas, however, remains a huge contender, having delivered consistently in domestic competitions and pushing for a third crown of her own.
England striker Alessia Russo enjoyed a year to remember, winning both the Euros and the Champions League while claiming the Women’s Super League Golden Boot. Add to that her recognition as the Football Writers’ player of the year, and her case looks strong. Arsenal teammate Mariona Caldentey also shone, driving her new club to European glory in her debut season.
Elsewhere, Claudia Pina proved her quality by finishing as the Champions League’s top scorer, while veteran Lucy Bronze battled through injury to win both domestic and international titles with Chelsea and England.
With such an array of talent, the 2025 Ballon d’Or promises to be one of the most unpredictable in years. Legends and rising stars alike have made their claims, but only two names — one man and one woman — will be etched into football history when the golden trophies are lifted in Paris.
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