Ballon d'Or, Kopa & Yashin Trophy Shortlists

Ousmane Dembele is widely considered the favorite for the 2025 Ballon d'Or

Check out the full list of nominees for the 2025 Ballon d'Or, Kopa Trophy, Yashin Trophy, and more.

The 2025 football awards nominees have been announced, featuring top stars in various categories:

The 2025 Ballon d'Or nominees have been revealed, highlighting the standout performers of the season. Alongside the main award, shortlists have also been announced for the Yashin Trophy for best goalkeeper, the Kopa Trophy for the world's top young player, and prizes for coaches and women's football.

The Ballon d'Or is widely regarded as the most prestigious individual honor in football, recognizing the season's top men's player. The winner is determined by a global panel of journalists, with each country represented by one voter from the top 100 nations in the latest FIFA Men's World Ranking.

The prizes will recognize performances from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025. The winners will be announced at a ceremony on September 22nd.

2025 Ballon d'Or Nominees

1. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid & England)
2. Ousmane Dembele (PSG & France)
3. Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG & Italy)
4. Desire Doue (PSG & France)
5. Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan & Netherlands)
6. Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund & Guinea)
7. Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting CP & Sweden), Arsenal (current)
8. Erling Haaland (Manchester City & Norway)
9. Achraf Hakimi (PSG & Morocco)
10. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich & England)
11. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG & Georgia)
12. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona & Poland)
13. Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool & Argentina)
14. Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan & Argentina)
15. Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid & France)
16. Scott McTominay (Napoli & Scotland)
17. Nuno Mendes (PSG & Portugal)
18. Joao Neves (PSG & Portugal)
19. Michael Olise (Bayern Munich& France)
20. Cole Palmer (Chelsea & England)
21. Pedri (Barcelona & Spain)
22. Raphinha (Barcelona & Brazil)
23. Declan Rice (Arsenal & England)
24. Fabian Ruiz (PSG & Spain)
25. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool & Egypt)
26. Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool & Netherlands)
27. Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid & Brazil)
28. Vitinha (PSG & Portugal)
29. Florian Wirtz (Liverpool & Germany)
30. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona & Spain)

Here are our 3️⃣0️⃣ Ballon d'Or nominees!#ballondor pic.twitter.com/qkUXrocBJQ

— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) August 7, 2025

2025 Johan Cruyff Trophy Nominees

The nominees for the prestigious Johan Cruyff Trophy, awarded to the best men’s coach of the 2024-25 season, are:

Antonio Conte: Led Napoli to the Serie A title in his first season, securing victory in the final moments of the campaign.

Luis Enrique: Guided Paris Saint-Germain to a historic treble, including their first-ever UEFA Champions League triumph.

Hansi Flick: Steered Barcelona to a domestic treble, winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Supercopa de España.

Enzo Maresca: Oversaw Chelsea's remarkable Club World Cup victory and UEFA Conference League triumph.

Arne Slot: Took Liverpool to Premier League glory in his debut year, leveraging Mohamed Salah's brilliance.

These coaches have showcased exceptional tactical innovation and silverware success across Europe's top leagues, making the competition fierce for the award.

2025 Ballon d'Or Féminin Nominees

1. Sandy Baltimore (Chelsea & France)
2. Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride & Zambia)
3. Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona & Spain)
4. Lucy Bronze (Chelsea & Spain)
5. Klara Buhl (Bayern Munich & Germany)
6. Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal & Spain)
7. Sofia Cantore (Washington Spirit & Italy)
8. Steph Catley (Arsenal & Australia)
9.  Temwa Chawinga (Kansas City Current & Malawi)
10. Melchie Dumornay (Lyon & Haiti)
11. Emily Fox (Arsenal & USA)
12. Cristiana Girelli (Juventus & Italy)
13. Esther Gonzalez (Gotham & Spain)
14. Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona & Norway)
15. Patri Guijarro (Barcelona & Spain)
16. Amanda Gutierres (Palmeiras & Brazil)
17. Hannah Hampton (Chelsea & England)
18. Pernille Harder (Bayern Munich & Denmark)
19. Lindsey Horan (Lyon & USA)
20. Chloe Kelly (Arsenal & England)
21. Frida Maanum (Arsenal & Norway)
22. Marta (Orlando Pride & Brazil)
23. Clara Mateo (Paris FC & France)
24. Ewa Pajor (Barcelona & Poland)
25. Claudia Pina (Barcelona & Spain)
26. Alexia Putellas (Barcelona & Spain)
27. Alessia Russo (Arsenal & England)
28. Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (Chelsea & Spain)
29. Caroline Weir (Real Madrid & Scotland)
30. Leah Williamson (Arsenal & England)

The 2025 Women's Ballon d'Or nominees!#ballondor pic.twitter.com/V9UMR6WTjH

— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) August 7, 2025

 

 Kopa Trophy Nominees

1. Ayyoub Bouaddi (Lille & Morocco)
2. Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona & Spain)
3. Desire Doue (PSG & France)
4. Estevao Willian (Palmeiras & Brazil), Chelsea (current)
5. Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid (current) & Netherlands)
6. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona & Spain)
7. Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal & England)
8. Rodrigo Riquelme (Porto & Spain)  (PSG & Portugal)    
9. Kenan Yildiz (Juventus & Turkey)

2025 Yashin Trophy Nominees

1. Alisson Becker (Liverpool & Brazil)
2. Yassine Bounou (Al-Hilal & Morocco)
3. Lucas Chevalier (Lille & France)
4. Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid & Belgium)
5. Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG & Italy)
6. Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa & Argentina)
7. Jan Oblak (Atlético Madrid & Slovenia)
8. David Raya (Arsenal & Spain)
9. Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest & Belgium)
10. Yann Sommer (Inter Milan & Switzerland)

Men's Team of the Year Nominees

The nominees for the Men's Team of the Year are:

Barcelona (Spain): With notable players like Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Pedri, and Robert Lewandowski

Botafogo (Brazil): Though specific players aren't listed, Botafogo's strong performance might have earned them a spot

Chelsea (England): Featuring Cole Palmer among the nominees

Liverpool (England): With stars like Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold

PSG (France): Represented by players like Bradley Barcola, Vitinha, Ousmane Dembele, Marquinhos, and Gianluigi Donnarumma

These teams showcase exceptional talent and performance, making the competition fierce for the Team of the Year award.

Women's Kopa Trophy Nominees

1. Michelle Agyemang: Brighton/Arsenal, known for her crucial goals and named Young Player of the Tournament in England's Euro 2025 triumph.
2. Linda Caicedo: Real Madrid, showcasing exceptional skill and talent in the women's game.
3. Wieke Kaptein: Chelsea, demonstrating impressive abilities as a young player.
4. Claudia Martinez Ovando: Club Olimpia, representing Paraguay with dedication and passion.
5. Vicky Lopez: Barcelona, highlighting the club's commitment to nurturing young talent.

2025 Women's Yashin Trophy Nominees

1. Ann-Katrin Berger: Gotham FC & Germany
2. Cata Coll: Barcelona & Spain
3. Hannah Hampton: Chelsea & England
4. Chiamaka Nnadozie: Paris FC & Nigeria/Brighton ( Current )
5. Daphne van Domselaar: Arsenal & Netherlands

2025 Women's Johan Cruyff Trophy Nominees

• Sonia Bompastor - Chelsea
• Arthur Elias - Brazil
• Justine Madugu ( Nigeria )
• Renee Slegers ( Arsenal )
• Sarina Wiegman - England

2025 Women's Team of the Year Nominees

1. Arsenal (England): With notable players like Katie McCabe and Lotte Wubben-Moy
2. Barcelona (Spain): Featuring stars such as Caroline Graham Hansen, Aitana Bonmati, and Alexia Putellas
3. 3Chelsea (England): With talented players like Lucy Bronze, Lauren James, and Mayra Ramirez
4. 4OL Lyon (France): Boasting exceptional players like Kadidiatou Diani, Melchie Dumornay, and Wendie Renard
5. Orlando Pride (United States): Represented by players like Marta and Anna Moorhouse