Full List Of 2025 Ballon d’Or Nominees Announced Ahead Of September Ceremony

The full list of nominees for the 2025 Ballon d'Or awards has been announced ahead of the ceremony on September 22. The prestigious individual honor will be awarded to the best male player, with thirty contenders including Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid and players from top English clubs like Arsenal, Liverpool, and Chelsea.

Notable forwards on the list include Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, and Kylian Mbappe. The women's Ballon d'Or Féminin category features thirty contenders, with Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas leading the pack.

The Kopa Trophy for the best male player under 21 includes Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and PSG's Desire Doue. Goalkeeping excellence will be recognized with the Yashin Trophy, with nominees like Liverpool's Alisson Becker and Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois.

The Johan Cruyff Trophy for coach of the year includes Liverpool's Arne Slot and Chelsea's En.