Cristiano Ronaldo, Victor Osimhen, Others Who Deserve to Be Nominated for Ballon d’Or

The 2025 Ballon d'Or nominee list has sparked debate among fans on social media, with notable players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Victor Osimhen, and others missing out on nominations. The list, announced by France Football on August 7, includes nine players in the men's and women's categories, as well as a special award.

Fans have questioned the exclusion of top stars like Ronaldo, with some suggesting that six other deserving players should have been included. Ronaldo, who has won the Ballon d'Or five times, was not nominated this year, despite scoring 35 goals and leading Portugal to victory in the UEFA Nations League.

Other players like Osimhen, Alvarez, and Fernandes were also left out, despite their impressive performances last season. The favorite to win the award remains Ousmane Dembele, with Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal also in contention.