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Ballon d’Or 2025: Organisers Reveal 3 Winning Criteria
The organisers of the prestigious Ballon d’Or 2025 have revealed the three main criteria that will determine who takes home football’s most coveted individual award.
According to the announcement, the first criterion focuses on individual performances throughout the year, giving priority to players who showed decisive and standout character in crucial moments.
The second criterion assesses team achievements, recognising players who made significant contributions to their club or national team’s success in major competitions.
Lastly, the third criterion highlights class and fair play. Organisers stressed that the Ballon d’Or is not just about skill and statistics, but also about celebrating players who uphold the true spirit of football both on and off the pitch.
This clarification offers fans and analysts a clearer picture of the decision-making process, especially as debates over potential winners continue to dominate football discussions ahead of the event.
The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony is scheduled to take place on Monday, September 22, in Paris.
Men’s Ballon d’Or 2025 Nominees
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 Martínez, Kylian Mbappé, Scott McTominay, Nuno Mendes, João Neves, Michael Olise, Cole Palmer, Pedri, Raphinha, Declan Rice, Fabián Ruiz, Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Vinícius Júnior, Vitinha, Florian Wirtz, Lamine Yamal.
Women’s Ballon d’Or 2025 Nominees
Sandy Baltimore, Barbra Banda, Aitana Bonmatí, Lucy Bronze, Klara Bühl, Mariona Caldentey, Sofia Cantore, Steph Catley, Temwa Chawinga, Melchie Dumornay, Emily Fox, Cristiana Girelli, Esther González, Caroline Graham Hansen, Patri Guijarro, Amanda Gutierres, Hannah Hampton, Pernille Harder, Lindsey Heaps, Chloe Kelly, Frida Maanum, Marta, Clara Mateo, Ewa Pajor, Clàudia Pina, Alexia Putellas, Alessia Russo, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, Caroline Weir, Leah Williamson.
