On Thursday, the Ballon d’Or officially released its 30-player shortlist for the 2025 Men’s award, celebrating the elite footballers who have delivered remarkable performances over the past year.
Leading the pack are standout stars Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Vinicius Jr., and Harry Kane—each having made a significant impact for both club and country.
The list also includes seasoned veterans like Mohamed Salah, Robert Lewandowski, and Virgil van Dijk, as well as rising talents such as Lamine Yamal, Joao Neves, and Cole Palmer, reflecting a blend of experience and youthful brilliance.
Other notable names in contention include Alexis Mac Allister, Désiré Doué, Scott McTominay, Raphinha, Florian Wirtz, Declan Rice, Achraf Hakimi, and Pedri.
Widely regarded as football’s most prestigious individual honor, the Ballon d’Or celebrates excellence, consistency, and influence on the global stage. The winner will be announced at the annual ceremony later this year.
Full list
Jude Bellingham
Ousmane Dembélé
Gianluigi Donnarumma
Désiré Doué
Denzel Dumfries
Serhou Guirassy
Viktor Gyökeres
Erling Haaland
Achraf Hakimi
Harry Kane
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Robert Lewandowski
Alexis Mac Allister
Lautaro Martinez
Kylian Mbappé
Scott McTominay
Nuno Mendes
Joao Neves
Michael Olise
Cole Palmer
Pedri
Raphinha
Declan Rice
Fabian Ruiz
Mohamed Salah
Virgil van Dijk
Vinicius Jr.
Vitinha
Florian Wirtz
Lamine Yamal
