FOOTBALL’S glitziest night is nearly upon us – and the stars are lining up for the Golden Ball bonanza.
The Ballon d’Or 2025 is set to be one of the most hotly contested in years, with the biggest names in the footballing world battling it out for the sport’s most prestigious individual prize.
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From goal machines to midfield maestros, the shortlist is packed with talent – but only one can leave with the iconic golden trophy (and eternal bragging rights).
Last year saw Manchester City’s Rodri win the award after a dominating midfield display and helping his club win a Premier League and his country win the Euro 2024.
Before last year, everyone pretty much knew who was going to win the award as 13 out of 15 awards were awarded to either Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.
Eight of those Ballon d’Or’s went to Messi the messiah and five went to the Portuguese phenomenon.
However, with these two icons of the sport coming closer to retirement, it has made it a lot harder for football fans to predict who is going to win the award.
When is the Ballon d’Or 2025 and how can I watch it?
This year’s Ballon d’Or award ceremony will take place on Monday, September 22
The event usually begins at around 7pm BST, though the official time is yet to be confirmed.
The ceremony for the Ballon d’or this year will be taking place at Theatre du Châtelet in Paris, France.
It will be available to watch on TNT Sports in the UK.
L’Equipe will also stream the whole show for FREE on their YouTube channel, although some geo-restrictions may apply.
Alternatively, SunSport will live blog the full event as it happens.
Ballon d’Or 2025 nominees
Men’s award:
Jude Bellingham (England, Real Madrid)
Ousmane Dembélé (France, Paris Saint-Germain)
Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy, Paris Saint-Germain)
Désiré Doué (France, Paris Saint-Germain)
Denzel Dumfries (Netherlands, Inter)
Serhou Guirassy (Guinea, Borussia Dortmund)
Viktor Gyökeres (Sweden, Sporting CP/Arsenal)
Erling Haaland (Norway, Manchester City)
Achraf Hakimi (Morocco, Paris Saint-Germain)
Harry Kane (England, Bayern)
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Georgia, Napoli/Paris Saint-Germain)
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, Paris Saint-Germain)
João Neves (Portugal, Paris Saint-Germain)
Michael Olise (France, Bayern)
Cole Palmer (England, Chelsea)
Pedri (Spain, Barcelona)
Raphinha (Brazil, Barcelona)
Declan Rice (England, Arsenal)
Fabián Ruiz (Spain, Paris Saint-Germain)
Mohamed Salah (Egypt, Liverpool)
Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands, Liverpool)
Vinícius Júnior (Brazil, Real Madrid)
Vitinha (Portugal, Paris Saint-Germain)
Florian Wirtz (Germany, 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)
Klara Bühl (Germany, Bayern)
Mariona Caldentey (Spain, Arsenal)
Sofia Cantore (Italy, Juventus/Washington Spirit)
Steph Catley (Australia, Arsenal)
Temwa Chawinga (Malawi, Kansas City)
Melchie Dumornay (Haiti, OL Lyonnes)
Emily Fox (United States, Arsenal)
Cristiana Girelli (Italy, Juventus)
Esther González (Spain, Gotham FC)
Caroline Graham Hansen (Norway, Barcelona)
Patri Guijarro (Spain, Barcelona)
Amanda Gutierres (Brazil, Palmeiras)
Hannah Hampton (England, Chelsea)
Pernille Harder (Denmark, Bayern)
Lindsey Heaps (United States, OL Lyonnes)
Chloe Kelly (England, Manchester City/Arsenal)
Frida Maanum (Norway, Arsenal)
Marta (Brazil, Orlando Pride)
Clara Mateo (France, Paris FC)
Ewa Pajor (Poland, Barcelona)
Clàudia Pina (Spain, Barcelona)
Alexia Putellas (Spain, Barcelona)
Alessia Russo (England, Arsenal)
Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (Sweden, Chelsea)
Caroline Weir (Scotland, Real Madrid)
Leah Williamson (England, Arsenal)
Kopa Trophy 2025 nominees
The Kopa trophy is the annual prize for the best men’s football in the world under the age of 21.
Men’s award:
Ayyoub Bouaddi (France, Lille)
Pau Cubarsí (Spain, Barcelona)
Désiré Doué (France, Paris Saint-Germain)
Estêvão (Brazil, Palmeiras/Chelsea)
Dean Huijsen (Spain, Bournemouth/Real Madrid)
Myles Lewis-Skelly (England, Arsenal)
Rodrigo Mora (Portugal, Porto)
João Neves (Portugal, Paris Saint-Germain)
Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona)
Kenan Yıldız (Türkiye, Juventus)
Women’s award:
Michelle Agyemang (England, Brighton/Arsenal)
Linda Caicedo (Colombia, Real Madrid)
Wieke Kaptein (Netherlands, Chelsea)
Vicky López (Spain, Barcelona)
Claudia Martínez Ovando (Paraguay, Club Olimpia)
Yashin Tropy 2025 nominees
The Yashin Trophy is given to the best goalkeeper of the year.
Men’s award:
Alisson Becker (Brazil, Liverpol)
Yassine Bounou (Morocco, Al Hilal)
Lucas Chevalier (France, Lille)
Thibaut Courtois (Belgium, Real Madrid)
Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy, Paris Saint-Germain)
Emiliano Martínez (Argentina, Aston Villa)
Jan Oblak (Slovenia, Atlético de Madrid)
David Raya (Spain, Arsenal)
Matz Sels (Belgium, Nottingham Forest)
Yann Sommer (Switzerland, Inter)
Women’s award:
Ann-Katrin Berger (Germany, Gotham FC)
Cata Coll (Spain, Barcelona)
Hannah Hampton (England, Chelsea)
Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria, Paris FC/Brighton)
Daphne van Domselaar (Netherlands, Arsenal)
Johan Cruyff Trophy 2025
The Johan Cruyff Trophy is given to the best manager of the year.
Men’s award:
Antonio Conte (Italy, Napoli)
Luis Enrique (Spain, Paris Saint-Germain)
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)
Justine Madugu (Nigeria, Nigeria national team)
Renée 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)
Paris Saint-Germain (France)
Women’s award:
Arsenal (England)
Barcelona (Spain)
Chelsea (England)
OL Lyonnes (France)
Orlando Pride (United States)
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