Ballon d'Or 2025: who will receive the most prestigious individual award in football.

According to The Sun: The grandest night in the world of football is approaching - stars are ready for the Ballon d'Or award ceremony.

This year, the Ballon d'Or 2025 promises to be one of the most dramatic, as the biggest names in football will compete for this prestigious award.

Who will lift the most coveted trophy in world football this year?

The shortlist of nominees is filled with stars, from scoring machines to midfield maestros. However, only one will be able to receive this iconic golden trophy, along with the bragging rights that come with it.

Last year, the award went to Rodri from Manchester City, who impressed with his play in midfield and helped the team win the Premier League, as well as winning Euro 2024 with the national team.

Previously, everyone already knew who would receive the award, as 13 out of 15 times, the Ballon d'Or went to either Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.

In particular, Messi has won the Ballon d'Or eight times, while Ronaldo has five.

However, given that both giants of the sport are nearing the end of their careers, fans now find it much harder to predict who will be the next holder of the award.

When will the Ballon d'Or 2025 take place and how to watch?

• The Ballon d'Or award ceremony will take place on Monday, September 22.
• The event usually starts around 19:00 BST, but the exact time will be confirmed later.
• The venue is Theatre du Châtelet in Paris, France.
• The event can be watched on TNT Sports in the UK.
• L’Equipe will also stream the ceremony for free on their YouTube channel, but there may be geographical restrictions.
• Additionally, SunSport will provide live coverage of the event.

Nominees for the Ballon d'Or 2025

Men's Award:

• Jude Bellingham (England, Real Madrid)
• Ousmane Dembélé (France, PSG)
• Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy, PSG)
• Desiree Dwe (France, PSG)
• Denzel Dumfries (Netherlands, Inter)
• Sergio Girassi (Guinea, Borussia Dortmund)
• Victor Gyökeres (Sweden, Sporting CP/Arsenal)
• Erling Haaland (Norway, Manchester City)
• Achraf Hakimi (Morocco, PSG)
• Harry Kane (England, Bayer)
• Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Georgia, Napoli/PSG)
• Robert Lewandowski (Poland, Barcelona)
• Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina, Liverpool)
• Lautaro Martínez (Argentina, Inter)
• Kylian Mbappé (France, Real Madrid)
• Scott McTominay (Scotland, Napoli)
• Nuno Mendes (Portugal, PSG)
• João Neves (Portugal, PSG)
• Michael Olise (France, Bayer)
• Cole Palmer (England, Chelsea)
• Pedri (Spain, Barcelona)
• Raphinha (Brazil, Barcelona)
• Declan Rice (England, Arsenal)
• Fabian Ruiz (Spain, PSG)
• Mohamed Salah (Egypt, Liverpool)
• Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands, Liverpool)
• Vinicius Junior (Brazil, Real Madrid)
• Vitinha (Portugal, PSG)
• Florian Wirtz (Germany, Bayer Leverkusen/Liverpool)
• Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona)

Women's Award:

• Sandy Baltimore (France, Chelsea)
• Barbra Banda (Zambia, Orlando Pride)
• Aitana Bonmatí (Spain, Barcelona)
• Lucy Bronze (England, Chelsea)
• Clara Buhl (Germany, Bayer)
• Mariona Caldentey (Spain, Arsenal)
• Sofia Cantore (Italy, Juventus/Washington Spirit)
• Steph Catley (Australia, Arsenal)
• Temwa Chawinga (Malawi, Kansas City)
• Mélchie Dumonay (Haiti, OL Reign)
• Emily Fox (USA, Arsenal)
• Christiana Girelli (Italy, Juventus)
• Esfer Gonzalez (Spain, Gotham FC)
• Caroline Graham Hansen (Norway, Barcelona)
• Patri Guijarro (Spain, Barcelona)
• Amanda Gutierrez (Brazil, Palmeiras)
• Hannah Hampton (England, Chelsea)
• Pernille Harder (Denmark, Bayer)
• Lindsey Horan (USA, OL Reign)
• Chloe Kelly (England, Manchester City/Arsenal)
• Frida Maanum (Norway, Arsenal)
• Marta (Brazil, Orlando Pride)
• Clara Mateo (France, Paris FC)
• Eva Pajor (Poland, Barcelona)
• Kladá Pina (Spain, Barcelona)
• Alexia Putellas (Spain, Barcelona)
• Alesya Russo (England, Arsenal)
• Johanna Ritting Kaneri (Sweden, Chelsea)
• Caroline Weir (Scotland, Real Madrid)
• Lia Williamson (England, Arsenal)

Nominees for the Copa Trophy 2025

The Copa Trophy is awarded to the best footballer in the world under the age of 21.

Men's Award:

• Aiyub Bouaddi (France, Lille)
• Pau Kubarsi (Spain, Barcelona)
• Desiree Dwe (France, PSG)
• Estevano (Brazil, Palmeiras/Chelsea)
• Dini Huysen (Spain, Bournemouth/Real Madrid)
• Miles Lewis-Skelly (England, Arsenal)
• Rodrigo Mora (Portugal, Porto)
• João Neves (Portugal, PSG)
• Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona)
• Kenan Yildiz (Turkey, Juventus)

Women's Award:

• Michelle Ajeemang (England, Brighton/Arsenal)
• Linda Caicedo (Colombia, Real Madrid)
• Vike Captain (Netherlands, Chelsea)
• Vicky Lopez (Spain, Barcelona)
• Claudia Martinez Ovando (Paraguay, Club Olimpia)

Nominees for the Yashin Trophy 2025

The Yashin Trophy is awarded to the best goalkeeper of the year.

Men's Award:

• Alisson Becker (Brazil, Liverpool)
• Yassine Bounou (Morocco, Al Hilal)
• Lucas Chevalier (France, Lille)
• Thibaut Courtois (Belgium, Real Madrid)
• Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy, PSG)
• Emiliano Martinez (Argentina, Aston Villa)
• Jan Oblak (Slovenia, Atletico Madrid)
• David Raya (Spain, Arsenal)
• Mike Maignan (France, AC Milan)
• Yann Sommer (Switzerland, Inter)

Women's Award:

• Ann-Katrin Berger (Germany, Gotham FC)
• Kata Koll (Spain, Barcelona)
• Hannah Hampton (England, Chelsea)
• Chiamaka Nnadozi (Nigeria, Paris FC/Brighton)
• Daphne van Domselaer (Netherlands, Arsenal)

Johan Cruyff Trophy 2025

The Johan Cruyff Trophy is awarded to the best coach of the year.

Men's Award:

• Antonio Conte (Italy, Napoli)
• Luis Enrique (Spain, PSG)
• Hansi Flick (Germany, Barcelona)
• Enzo Maresca (Italy, Chelsea)
• Arne Slot (Netherlands, Liverpool)

Women's Award:

• Sonia Bompastor (France, Chelsea)
• Arthur Elias (Brazil, Brazil national team)
• Justin Madugu (Nigeria, Nigeria national team)
• Renee Slegers (Netherlands, Arsenal)
• Sarina Wiegman (Netherlands, England national team)

Club of the Year Trophy 2025

Men's Award:

• Barcelona (Spain)
• BotafoGo (Brazil)
• Chelsea (England)
• Liverpool (England)
• PSG (France)

Women's Award:

• Arsenal (England)
• Barcelona (Spain)
• Chelsea (England)
• OL Reign (France)
• Orlando Pride (United States)

The approaching Ballon d'Or award ceremony is generating great interest in the football community. Each of the nominees strives to prove that they deserve recognition, promising fierce competition. As fans watch the race for this prestigious award, they eagerly await the celebration of the achievements of the best of the best in the world of football.