NYON/PARIS: Nominees for the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards have been announced ahead of the ceremony on September 22 in Paris. They include nine players from Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain.

Five of England’s Euro 2025-winning squad have been nominated for the Women’s Ballon d’Or, awarded to the best female footballer of the year. Captain Leah Williamson, Lucy Bronze, Alessia Russo, Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton all make the list after the Lionesses successfully defended their title in Switzerland this summer.

The men’s nominees are:

Jude Bellingham (England, Real Madrid CF)
Ousmane Dembélé (France, Paris Saint-Germain)
Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy, Paris Saint-Germain)
Désiré Doué (France, Paris Saint-Germain)
Denzel Dumfries (Netherlands, FC Internazionale Milano)
Serhou Guirassy (Guinea, Borussia Dortmund)
Viktor Gyökeres (Sweden, Sporting Clube de Portugal/Arsenal FC)
Erling Haaland (Norway, Manchester City)
Achraf Hakimi (Morocco, Paris Saint-Germain)
Harry Kane (England, FC Bayern München)
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Georgia, SSC Napoli/Paris Saint-Germain)
Robert Lewandowski (Poland, FC Barcelona)
Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina, Liverpool FC)
Lautaro Martínez (Argentina, FC Internazionale Milano)
Kylian Mbappé (France, Real Madrid CF)
Scott McTominay (Scotland, Napoli).

The women’s award nominees:

Sandy Baltimore (France, Chelsea FC)
Barbra Banda (Zambia, Orlando Pride)
Aitana Bonmatí (Spain, FC Barcelona)
Lucy Bronze (England, Chelsea FC)
Klara Bühl (Germany, FC Bayern München)
Mariona Caldentey (Spain, Arsenal FC)
Sofia Cantore (Italy, Juventus/Washington Spirit)
Steph Catley (Australia, Arsenal FC)
Temwa Chawinga (Malawi, Kansas City Current)
Melchie Dumornay (Haiti, OL Lyonnes)
Emily Fox (USA, Arsenal FC)
Cristiana Girelli (Italy, Juventus)
Esther González (Spain, Gotham FC)
Caroline Graham Hansen (Norway, FC Barcelona)
Patri Guijarro (Spain, FC Barcelona)
Amanda Gutierres (Brazil, SE Palmeiras)
Hannah Hampton (England, Chelsea FC)
Pernille Harder (Denmark, FC Bayern München)
Lindsey Heaps (USA, OL Lyonnes)
Chloe Kelly (England, Manchester City/Arsenal FC)
Frida Leonhardsen Maanum (Norway, Arsenal FC)
Marta (Brazil, Orlando Pride)
Clara Mateo (France, Paris FC)
Ewa Pajor (Poland, FC Barcelona)
Clàudia Pina (Spain, FC Barcelona)
Alexia Putellas (Spain, FC Barcelona)
Alessia Russo (England, Arsenal FC)
Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (Sweden, Chelsea FC)
Caroline Weir (Scotland, Real Madrid CF)
Leah Williamson (England, Arsenal FC)
The women’s Ballon d’Or® is awarded by a jury of football journalists representing
the top 50 countries in the FIFA women’s ranking.

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Monday 22 September at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.

Since 2024, UEFA has partnered with Groupe Amaury – owner of France Football and L’Équipe – to co-organise this iconic event. First awarded by France Football in 1956, the Ballon d’Or remains the most esteemed individual honour in football, celebrating exceptional talent and achievements on the pitch.

This year, the awards programme has expanded to include three new categories dedicated to recognising the accomplishments of female players, reflecting the continued growth, impact and excellence of women’s football.

The 2025 Ballon d’Or awards will feature the following categories:

• Men’s and Women’s Ballon d’Or
• Men’s and Women’s Kopa Trophy (Best Young Player)
• Men’s and Women’s Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper)
• Men’s and Women’s Gerd Müller Trophy (Top Scorer in club/national team)
• Men’s and Women’s Johan Cruyff Trophy (Best Coach in club/national team)
• Men’s and Women’s Club of the Year
• Sócrates Award, presented by L’Équipe and Peace and Sport, recognising solidarity initiatives and societal causes by a committed champion.

The full list of nominees for all categories is available here.