Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal are the favourites to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or, in keeping with the newest odds from bookmakers.
This yr, the award is assured to have a first-time winner, as not one of the 30 gamers on the shortlist has ever gained soccer’s most prestigious particular person prize.
PSG Dominate the Shortlist
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have probably the most gamers nominated, after a implausible season the place they gained 4 trophies, together with their first-ever Champions League title.
PSG’s nominees embody:
Many of those gamers could miss the awards ceremony, as PSG’s postponed match towards Marseille will now be performed on the similar time.
Yamal Tipped as Dembele’s Closest Rival
Barcelona’s younger star Lamine Yamal, simply 18 years previous, is seen as Dembele’s greatest challenger. Yamal had an unimaginable season, scoring 18 targets and offering 25 assists in all competitions.
His teammate Raphinha can also be among the many favourites. Different prime names within the race embody Kylian Mbappe, Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool.
Premier League stars like Declan Rice, Cole Palmer, and Erling Haaland are additionally on the shortlist, together with Viktor Gyokeres, who impressed at Sporting CP earlier than becoming a member of Arsenal.
