Ballon d’Or 2025 LIVE!
Football’s most prestigious individual honour was awarded to Ousmane Dembele on Monday night as the Frenchman was crowned the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner in Paris. All eyes fell upon the iconic Theatre du Chatelet for one of the biggest and glitziest nights on the game’s annual calendar, where Dembele scooped the top prize after his starring role in Paris Saint-Germain’s historic quadruple success last season that included finally ending their long wait for Champions League glory.
Many other PSG stars were on the shortlist for the Ballon d’Or this year, plus a range of other awards, though the majority were not in attendance after their Ligue 1 clash with rivals Marseille was postponed over the weekend due to severe weather conditions and rescheduled for the night of the ceremony. Dembele, however, was Luis Enrique’s squad for the match due to injury.
Lamine Yamal was considered as the biggest threat to Dembele’s chances after his stunning exploits with Barcelona and Spain, but he had to settle for second place ahead of Vitinha in third. Mohamed Salah was the highest placed Premier League player in fourth as Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer finished eighth. Follow the 2025 Ballon d’Or back and check out the results below!
Ballon d'Or 2025 latest news
- Ousmane Dembele wins 2025 Ballon d'Or
- Aitana Bonmati wins 2025 Ballon d'Or Feminin
- Lamine Yamal wins Kopa Trophy
- Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres wins Gerd Muller Trophy
- Arsenal named Women's Club of the Year
Ferdinand offers his thoughts
13:27 , Oli GentRio Ferdinand believes that Ousmane Dembele has shown “resilience” amid “media character assassination” to win the Ballon d’Or.
Some moment this…
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) September 23, 2025
I’m going to drop Rio Reacts shortly…
This guy showed some resilience 🤝🏽
The media character assassination he faced from a young age. Maybe he showed immaturity (but who doesn’t in their early 20’s)
His ability yes - but his whillingness to run run run..… https://t.co/QXstsbEflW
Yamal's fafther blasts Dembele triumph
11:35 , Oli GentLamine Yamal’s father has spoken out to openly criticise the decision to name Ousmane Dembele as the recipient of this year’s Ballon d’Or.
The Barcelona winger, who won the Kopa Trophy for the second year running in Paris last night, was pipped to the main award by the French forward.
Yamal’s father, Mounir Nasraoui, called the decision “not theft but rather moral damage to a human being”.
Hampton's Beard tribute
11:15 , Oli GentHannah Hampton used her Yashin Trophy acceptance speech to pay tribute to the former Liverpool manager Matt Beard, who tragically died over the weekend aged 47.
“The women's game sadly on Saturday lost a real trailblazer, Matt Beard,” Hampton said.
“Matt was someone who cared an awful lot for the women's game when no one else did. He lit up the room when everyone was in it.
“This is just a message to show that not everyone should have to go through these dark moments alone.
“Sometimes the brightest smiles in the room hide the heaviest pain. He'll be greatly missed.”
ICYMI: Hampton scoops Yashin Trophy
11:00 , Oli GentEngland goalkeeper Hannah Hampton claimed the Yashin Trophy last night as she was honoured as the best female shot-stopper in the world.
The Chelsea ‘keeper said that she “stand[s] on the shoulders of so many great goalkeepers” as she accepted the award.
“Firstly I would like to say a massive thank you to France Football for this award. I don't think it's an achievement for me but for women's goalkeeping, that the award is finally now taking part.
“I stand on the shoulders of so many great goalkeepers of the past. Sitting alongside my fellow nominees, I'm proud to be a part of such an incredible group and inspiring future generations of goalkeepers coming through and training so hard.
“I'd like to thank my family, my brother who is here tonight, for the sacrifices that you made when I was growing up, driving me around everywhere so that I could fulfil my dream and be here tonight.
“To all the coaches, there's so many, from Frosty at Stoke, to all the coaches at Birmingham, all those at Villa, at Chelsea with Emma and Strew bringing me in, and now with Seb, Dan and Sonia having to put up with me on a daily basis. To Sarina and Dan for having the faith in me over the summer, with the success we've had. To the fans, your support does not go unnoticed and it truly means a lot.
“Finally, to Grandpa. I love and miss you everyday. I hope I made you proud. We did it.”
Women's Ballon d'Or rankings
10:45 , Oli GentHere’s how the Ballon d’Or Femenin top 10 looked...
- Aitana Bonmati
- Mariona Caldentey
- Alessia Russo
- Alexia Putellas
- Chloe Kelly
- Patri Guijarro
- Leah Williamson
- Ewa Pajor
- Lucy Bronze
- Hannah Hampton
Salah's 2024-25 season
10:27 , Oli GentThis is how Mohamed Salah fared last term. Was he hard done by last night?
▪️Premier League winner
— ESPN Africa (@ESPNAfrica) September 22, 2025
▪️Premier League Golden Boot
▪️Premier League Playmaker of the Season
▪️Premier League Player of the Season
▪️PFA Players' Player of the Year
▪️57 goals and assists in 52 games in 24/25
Only fourth place for Mo Salah at this year's Ballon d'Or... 💔 pic.twitter.com/pJpqr1sb6w
No Real attendees
09:53 , Oli GentThere was not a Real Madrid delegation in Paris last night, similar to that of their boycott in 2024.
The La Liga outfit shunned last year’s event in protest at Vinicius Junior being pipped to the prize by Man City midfielder Rodri, and this year, there was not a single player or member of staff that attended the ceremony in Paris last night.
The key difference here, however, is that Madrid officials and players were allowed to attend if they wished, but reports in The Athletic and from Fabrice Hawkins detailed that no-one was present.
For reference, the highest-ranked Madrid player for the top prize was Ky;ian Mbappe, who came in seventh, with Vinicius 16th, while Jude Bellingham was 23rd.
All the winners
09:25 , Oli GentA reminder of all the previous winners of the Ballon d’Or... and there’s a new name on the list.
Welcome to the Ballon d'Or family, Ousmane Dembélé! #ballondor pic.twitter.com/Gvo3SgZHwx
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 22, 2025
Fireworks as Dembele left venue
09:15 , Oli GentThere were fireworks outside the Theature du Chatelet as Ousmane Dembele made his way out of the venue, having been crowned the best men’s player in the world.
Crazy scenes in Paris 🤩 Fireworks when Ousmane Dembélé leaves the Théâtre du Châtelet pic.twitter.com/OVondRZBHW
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 22, 2025
Ronaldinho offers congratulations
09:03 , Oli GentRonaldinho, the winner of the Ballon d’Or in 2005, presented Ousmane Dembele with the award last night, 20 years on from his own victory.
The Brazilian wrote on X: “Congratulations @dembouz and @AitanaBonmati for being crowned with the Ballon d'Or, and also to all the awarded and nominated players and players… you are the present and future of our football. “
Obrigado @ballondor pelo convite, muitas lembranças boas esta noite!!! Parabéns @dembouz e @AitanaBonmati por serem coroados com a Bola de Ouro, e também a todos os jogadores e jogadoras premiados e indicados… vocês são o presente e futuro do nosso futebol.
— Ronaldinho (@10Ronaldinho) September 22, 2025
Além disso, quero… pic.twitter.com/TLOo1EOItD
Dembele joins exclusive club
08:40 , Oli GentOusmane Dembele has become the sixth French player to win the Ballon d’Or, joining esteemed company.
He is the first Frenchman to win the award in three years, after Karim Benzema received the honour for his exploits at Real Madrid.
Zinedine Zidane and Michel Platini are also previous recipients, as too are Raymond Kopa and Jean-Pierre Papin.
🇫🇷 Ousmane Dembélé is the sixth French player to win the Ballon d'Or#ballondor pic.twitter.com/qZ4hqtvvsq
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 22, 2025
Neymar makes jibe at Ballon d'Or rankings
08:30 , Oli GentNeymar took to social media to voice his displeasure at Raphinha’s position in the Ballon d’Or top 10 rankings.
The former Leeds winger came in fifth on Monday night, and had his Barcelona team-mate Lamine Yamal ahead of him in second.
Ousmane Dembele, formerly of Barca himself, scooped the award, with Vitinha and Mohamed Salah completing the top five.
In the Instagram comments, Neymar said of his compatriot: “Raphinha in fifth is too much of a joke”, accompanied with a laughing emoji.
📲 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Neymar on Instagram: "😂 Raphinha in 5th is too much of a joke." pic.twitter.com/v82IHgoNQl
— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) September 23, 2025
Sliding doors moment?
08:16 , Oli GentDembele, a natural winger, was shifted into a false nine role by PSG boss Luis Enrique last term.
He flourished, playing 26 games in that position, scoring 21 goals in all competitions.
That includes 10 goals in 10 Ligue 1 games, and 7 in 10 Champions League appearances.
Dembele's 2024-25 season
08:07 , Oli GentThis is how Dembele’s 2024-25 campaign went. Not bad.
OUSMANE DEMBELE wins the Ballon d'Or! 😱🏆
— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) September 22, 2025
The PSG star did it all in the 2024/2025 season:
🏟️ 53 appearances
⚽ 35 goals
🅰️ 14 assists
🏆 Champions league
🥇 Champions League Player of the Season
🏆 Ligue 1
🥇 Ligue 1 Player of the Season
🥇 Ligue 1 Golden Boot
🏆 Coupe de… pic.twitter.com/sqN0HxAC5s
Dembele's thoughts... at 2am
07:52 , Oli GentAt gone 2am Paris time last night, Dembele took to X to share his emotions.
“So much joy, pride, and emotion. A dream became reality. Thank you to everyone who always supported me throughout this journey.”
Beaucoup de joie, de fierté et d’émotion. Un rêve devenu réalité. Merci à tous ceux qui m’ont toujours soutenu tout au long de ce parcours. #ballondor pic.twitter.com/dLTgZXqa6d
— Ousmane Dembélé (@dembouz) September 23, 2025
Full winners' list
07:47 , Oli GentJust to recap from last night...
Ballon d'Or: Ousmane Dembele
Ballon d'Or Feminin: Aitana Bonmati
Kopa Trophy: Lamine Yamal
Women's Kopa Trophy: Vicky Lopez
Men's Coach of the Year: Luis Enrique
Women's Coach of the Year: Sarina Wiegman
Men’s Yashin Trophy: Gianluigi Donnarumma
Women’s Yashin Trophy: Hannah Hampton
Men's Club of the Year: Paris Saint-Germain
Women's Club of the Year: Arsenal
Gerd Muller Trophy: Ewa Pajor and Viktor Gyokeres
Messi, Mbappe pay Dembele tributes
07:43 , Oli GentTwo of the sport’s greats have taken to social media to show their support for their former team-mate.
Lionel Messi, who played with Dembele at Barcelona, and Mbappe, who has played with the forward at Paris Saint-Germain and with France, both congratulated Dembele on the win.
Yamal wins again
Monday 22 September 2025 22:54 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHe may have missed out on the Ballon d’Or, but it is back-to-back Kopa Trophy wins for Lamine Yamal.
✨The Winner of the Kopa Trophy ✨
— Sorare (@Sorare) September 22, 2025
The future belongs to Lamine Yamal, winner of the Kopa Trophy! ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/2EQpn6IfVo
Ballon d'Or 2025 rankings in full
Monday 22 September 2025 22:52 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneOusmane Dembele won the 2025 Ballon d’Or, ahead of the likes of Lamine Yamal and Vitinha.
He was the favourite to win the award for the first time and did just that, with the Frenchman presented the award by Ronaldinho in Paris.
Dembele finished ahead of Lamine Yamal voted. the 18-year-old close to become the youngest ever Ballon d’Or winner after enjoying a breakout season as Barcelona impressed domestically and in Europe.
Vitinha was third and Mohamed Salah came fourth, as the wait for the first Premier League winner since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2008.
Cole Palmer in eighth was the highest-ranked English player in the voting, with Harry Kane perhaps unfortunate to only be 13th having scored more than 40 goals for Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich.
Click here for the rankings in full!
The winners
Monday 22 September 2025 22:48 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe 2025 Ballon d’Or winners...
Aitana & Ousmane, our 2025 Ballon d'Or winners! #ballondor pic.twitter.com/PMm6aDRe17
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 22, 2025
Dembele gets emotional
Monday 22 September 2025 22:47 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneOusmane Dembele broke down during his 2025 Ballon d’or acceptance speech.
The Paris Saint-Germain forward won football’s most prestigious individual prize in Paris on Monday night, becoming the second player to do so for his club.
Furthermore, Dembele becomes the sixth Frenchman to win the award, following in the footsteps of greats such as Raymond Kopa, Michel Platini, Jean-Pierre Papin, Zinedine Zidane and Karim Benzema.
Receiving the Ballon d’Or from none other than ex-PSG, Brazil and Barcelona superstar Ronaldinho, Dembele said: "I don't have many words. Look, it’s not easy. It is one of the best things I have accomplished in my career.”
PSG celebrate Dembele
Monday 22 September 2025 22:21 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneOf course PSG had something ready for Ousmane Dembele’s Ballon d’Or win...
Ladies and gentlemen, Ousmane Dembélé is your 2025 Ballon d'Or winner! 💫🏆#ballondor https://t.co/RJfitE94Aj pic.twitter.com/t712ONjp16
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) September 22, 2025
Tonight's award winners in full
Monday 22 September 2025 22:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBallon d'Or: Ousmane Dembele
Ballon d'Or Feminin: Aitana Bonmati
Kopa Trophy: Lamine Yamal
Women's Kopa Trophy: Vicky Lopez
Men's Coach of the Year: Luis Enrique
Women's Coach of the Year: Sarina Wiegman
Men’s Yashin Trophy: Gianluigi Donnarumma
Women’s Yashin Trophy: Hannah Hampton
Men's Club of the Year: Paris Saint-Germain
Women's Club of the Year: Arsenal
Gerd Muller Trophy: Ewa Pajor and Viktor Gyokeres
The world reacts
Monday 22 September 2025 22:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePretty impressive for Adidas...
bonne nuit. pic.twitter.com/o38XorQk3X
— adidas Football (@adidasfootball) September 22, 2025
the stage is hers, the trophies too 🏆🏆🏆
— adidas Football (@adidasfootball) September 22, 2025
⁰el escenario es suyo, los trofeos también 🏆🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/LZScPgQSwW
Ballon d'Or results confirmed
Monday 22 September 2025 22:03 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneJust to clear things up.
Ousmane Dembele wins the Ballon d’Or, with Lamine Yamal in second in the voting.
Vitinha came third, ahead of Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah.
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 22:01 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNow all the winners of tonight are being invited back on stage for one big group photo.
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 22:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAitana Bonmati is welcomed back on stage, time for a joint-photo of the two 2025 Ballon d’Or winners.
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 21:58 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWhat a lovely moment as Ousmane Dembele’s mother joins him on stage.
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 21:57 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneOusmane Dembele is very emotional while giving his speech. He has come through a lot in his career.
The winning moment
Monday 22 September 2025 21:54 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWhen Ousmane Dembele was crowned 2025 Ballon d’Or winner!
OUSMANE YOU DID IT! #ballondor pic.twitter.com/0eiclvXuXN
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 22, 2025
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 21:52 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWill wait for official translation, but I am certain Ousmane Dembele has thanked PSG and Luis Enrique for this award.
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 21:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWell deserved, a popular winner tonight.
Ousmane Dembele collects his Ballon d’Or award from Ronaldinho to a huge ovation!
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 21:49 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe 2025 Ballon d’Or winner is...
OUSMANE DEMBELE!!!!
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 21:44 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNow it’s time to crown a new king and here to present the 2025 Ballon d’Or is Ronaldinho.
He won this award 20 years ago.
Oh and we get to see the great man’s highlight reel!
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 21:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAitana Bonmati joins an elite group of winning three Ballon d’Or’s in a row.
Her company? Lionel Messi and Michel Platini.
Not bad!
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 21:37 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLEGEND!
AITANA BONMATI IS THE 2025 WOMEN'S BALLON D'OR!#ballondor pic.twitter.com/wxk3OZsTle
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 22, 2025
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 21:36 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRight then, here is the moment of truth.
The 2025 Ballon d'Or Feminin winner is Aitana Bonmati.
THREE TIMES IN A ROW!
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 21:32 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe 2025 Ballon d'Or Feminin winner is between Aitana Bonmati and Arsenal's Mariona Caldentey.
Bonmati has won this award two years on the trot, will the Spain legend make it three in a row?
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 21:31 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere are the Ballon d'Or Feminin rankings from 10-3...
10. Hannah Hampton (Chelsea)
9. Lucy Bronze (Chelsea)
8. Ewa Pajor (FC Barcelona)
7. Leah Williamson (Arsenal)
6. Patricia Guijarro (FC Barcelona)
5. Chloe Kelly (Manchester City, Arsenal)
4. Alexia Putellas (FC Barcelona)
3. Alessia Russo (Arsenal)
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 21:29 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAlessia Russo finishes third in the Ballon d'Or Feminin rankings.
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 21:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere to present the Ballon d'Or Feminin is Andres Iniesta.
Estevao fourth, Lewis-Skelly ninth in Kopa Trophy voting
Monday 22 September 2025 21:24 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSome more detail on the Kopa Trophy, won by Lamine Yamal again.
Desire Doue came second, with PSG team-mate Joao Neves in third.
From a Premier League perspective, Chelsea’s Estevao was fourth and Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly came in an ninth.
Here is the 2025 Kopa Trophy full ranking!
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 22, 2025
1️⃣ Yamal Lamine
2️⃣ Désiré Doué
3️⃣ Joao Neves
4️⃣ Estevao
5️⃣ Kenan Yildiz
6️⃣ Dean Huijsen
7️⃣ Pau Cubarsi
8️⃣ Rodrigo Mora
9️⃣ Ayyoub Bouaddi
9️⃣ Myles Lewis-Skelly#TrophéeKopa #ballondor pic.twitter.com/pYRe4DltsF
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 21:21 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneJust a quick look back at the history of Ballon d'Or Feminin and Ballon d’Or winners.
Some names!
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 21:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt’s time!
The winners of the 2025 Ballon d'Or Feminin and Ballon d’Or are set to be announced!
Sócrates Award
Monday 22 September 2025 21:18 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe 2025 Sócrates Award goes to Xana foundation.
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 21:16 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe moment for Arsenal!
Arsenal Women is the 2025 Women Club of The Year!
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 22, 2025
Congrats, @ArsenalWFC! ❤️ #clubdelannée #ballondor pic.twitter.com/GoRlk4ha2W
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 21:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWhat a run for PSG in the Champions League last season.
Beating Liverpool, Aston Villa and Arsenal in the knockout phase before taking Inter Milan apart in the final.
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 21:12 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNasser Al-Khelaifi accepts the men's club of the Year award for PSG tonight.
A bit of a strange one as the whole squad can’t be in attendance tonight because they were in action, losing 1-0 away to rivals Marseille.
But let’s not put a downer on a special moment.
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 21:09 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe are back!
Men's club of the Year: PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 21:04 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAnother break before we discover the men’s club of the year.
Women's Club of the Year
Monday 22 September 2025 21:02 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal head coach Renee Slegers accepts the award with some of the players. She thanks the owners, Stan and Josh Kroenke and the supporters in her speech.
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 21:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWomen's Club of the Year: ARSENAL!
Here are the nominees...
Men's Club of the Year Trophy 2025 nominees
Barcelona (Spain)
Botafogo (Brazil)
Chelsea (England)
Liverpool (England)
Paris Saint-Germain (France)
Women's Club of the Year Trophy 2025 nominees
Arsenal (England)
Barcelona (Spain)
Chelsea (England)
OL Lyonnes (France)
Orlando Pride (United States)
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 20:58 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe move!
Time to find out the women’s and men’s club of the Year...
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 20:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneViktor Gyokeres thanks former club Sporting CP for making this moment possible for him. Says it’s an amazing feeling to be standing on this stage.
Ewa Pajor & Viktor Gyökeres are our Gerd Muller Trophy winners ⚽️🎯#trophéeGerdMuller #ballondor pic.twitter.com/exXgcJ0FHt
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 22, 2025
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 20:53 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLuis Figo is here to present the Gerd Muller Trophy.
Ewa Pajor and Viktor Gyokeres are the winners!
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 20:49 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe take time to remember those who have passed away over the past year.
Tributes are being paid to Denis Law, Diogo Jota and Andre Silva.
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 20:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHannah Hampton pays tribute to the late Matt Beard in her acceptance speech.
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 20:42 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe are back! Time to find out the winners of the women’s and men’s Yashin Trophy...
Hannah Hampton and Gianluigi Donnarumma are the winners!
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 20:38 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThis is how Lamine Yamal reacted to winning the Kopa Trophy for the second consecutive season.
He said: "Firstly, thank you to France Football for the award. It's an honour to be here again.
“I would also like to thank my club Barcelona, as well as the national team, because without them I would not be here."
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 20:36 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneFind out the winner after the break...
A pause in the middle of an award’s show? Game’s gone!
Men's Yashin Trophy 2025 nominees
Monday 22 September 2025 20:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt will be a double presentation.
Here are the Men's Yashin Trophy nominees..
Alisson Becker (Brazil, Liverpool)
Yassine Bounou (Morocco, Al Hilal)
Lucas Chevalier (France, Lille/Paris Saint-Germain)
Thibaut Courtois (Belgium, Real Madrid)
Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy, Paris Saint-Germain/Manchester City)
Emiliano Martínez (Argentina, Aston Villa)
Jan Oblak (Slovenia, Atlético de Madrid)
David Raya (Spain, Arsenal)
Matz Sels (Belgium, Nottingham Forest)
Yann Sommer (Switzerland, Inter)
Women's Yashin Trophy
Monday 22 September 2025 20:34 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneGigi Buffon and Mary Earps are here to present the Women's Yashin Trophy award.
Here are the nominees:
Ann-Katrin Berger (Germany, Gotham FC)
Cata Coll (Spain, Barcelona)
Hannah Hampton (England, Chelsea)
Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria, Paris FC/Brighton)
Daphne van Domselaar (Netherlands, Arsenal)
Men's Johan Cruyff Trophy award
Monday 22 September 2025 20:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe winner is Luis Enrique. Unfortunately he can’t be here tonight as his PSG side are in Ligue 1 action right now!
Men's Johan Cruyff Trophy award
Monday 22 September 2025 20:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe men's Johan Cruyff Trophy award is up next.
Here are the nominees...
Antonio Conte (Italy, Napoli)
Luis Enrique (Spain, Paris Saint-Germain)
Hansi Flick (Germany, Barcelona)
Enzo Maresca (Italy, Chelsea)
Arne Slot (Netherlands, Liverpool)
Women's Kopa Trophy 2025
Monday 22 September 2025 20:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAnd the winner is...
Sarina Wiegman
Women's Johan Cruyff Trophy award
Monday 22 September 2025 20:24 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe women's Johan Cruyff Trophy award is up next.
Here are the nominees...
Sonia Bompastor (France, Chelsea)
Arthur Elias (Brazil, Brazil national team)
Justine Madugu (Nigeria, Nigeria national team)
Renée Slegers (Netherlands, Arsenal)
Sarina Wiegman (Netherlands, England national team)
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 20:21 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTwo awards down, the ceremony continues!
Women's Kopa Trophy 2025
Monday 22 September 2025 20:16 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAnd the winner is...
Vicky López (Spain, Barcelona)
Women's Kopa Trophy 2025
Monday 22 September 2025 20:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNow it’s time to find out the winner of the 2025 Women's Kopa Trophy.
A reminder of the nominees:
Michelle Agyemang (England, Brighton)
Linda Caicedo (Colombia, Real Madrid)
Wieke Kaptein (Netherlands, Chelsea)
Vicky López (Spain, Barcelona)
Claudia Martínez Ovando (Paraguay, Club Olimpia)
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 20:13 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNo real surprises there, Lamine Yamal is of the best players in the world, never mind in his age group.
The first of two awards tonight?
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 20:11 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe winner of the Men's Kopa Trophy 2025 is....
Lamine Yamal!
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 20:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneFormer Real Madrid and Manchester United defender Raphael Varane will present the award...
Men's Kopa Trophy 2025 nominees
Monday 22 September 2025 20:08 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTime to hand out the first award of the night, here is a reminder of the men's Kopa Trophy 2025 nominees...
Ayyoub Bouaddi (France, Lille)
Pau Cubarsí (Spain, Barcelona)
Désiré Doué (France, Paris Saint-Germain)
Estêvão (Brazil, Palmeiras/Chelsea)
Dean Huijsen (Spain, Bournemouth/Real Madrid)
Myles Lewis-Skelly (England, Arsenal)
Rodrigo Mora (Portugal, Porto)
João Neves (Portugal, Paris Saint-Germain)
Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona)
Kenan Yıldız (Türkiye, Juventus)
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 20:06 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneKate Abdo and Ruud Gullit are on stage, welcoming everyone to tonight’s ceremony.
HERE WE GO!
Monday 22 September 2025 20:04 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony is underway!
Other awards tonight
Monday 22 September 2025 19:56 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWomen's Yashin Trophy 2025 nominees
- Ann-Katrin Berger (Germany, Gotham FC)
- Cata Coll (Spain, Barcelona)
- Hannah Hampton (England, Chelsea)
- Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria, Paris FC/Brighton)
- Daphne van Domselaar (Netherlands, Arsenal)
Men's Johan Cruyff Trophy 2025 nominees
- Antonio Conte (Italy, Napoli)
- Luis Enrique (Spain, Paris Saint-Germain)
- Hansi Flick (Germany, Barcelona)
- Enzo Maresca (Italy, Chelsea)
- Arne Slot (Netherlands, Liverpool)
Women's Johan Cruyff Trophy 2025 nominees
- Sonia Bompastor (France, Chelsea)
- Arthur Elias (Brazil, Brazil national team)
- Justine Madugu (Nigeria, Nigeria national team)
- Renée Slegers (Netherlands, Arsenal)
- Sarina Wiegman (Netherlands, England national team)
Men's Club of the Year Trophy 2025 nominees
- Barcelona (Spain)
- Botafogo (Brazil)
- Chelsea (England)
- Liverpool (England)
- Paris Saint-Germain (France)
Women's Club of the Year Trophy 2025 nominees
- Arsenal (England)
- Barcelona (Spain)
- Chelsea (England)
- OL Lyonnes (France)
- Orlando Pride (United States)
How is the Ballon d'Or decided?
Monday 22 September 2025 19:52 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe men's and women's Ballon d'Or is awarded based on three main criteria:
1) Individual performances, decisive and impressive character
2) Team performances and achievements
3) Class and fair play
The Ballon d'Or are here! #ballondor pic.twitter.com/HYydqeZ4G9
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 22, 2025
Men's Yashin Trophy 2025 nominees
Monday 22 September 2025 19:51 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne- Alisson Becker (Brazil, Liverpool)
- Yassine Bounou (Morocco, Al Hilal)
- Lucas Chevalier (France, Lille/Paris Saint-Germain)
- Thibaut Courtois (Belgium, Real Madrid)
- Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy, Paris Saint-Germain/Manchester City)
- Emiliano Martínez (Argentina, Aston Villa)
- Jan Oblak (Slovenia, Atlético de Madrid)
- David Raya (Spain, Arsenal)
- Matz Sels (Belgium, Nottingham Forest)
- Yann Sommer (Switzerland, Inter)
Women's Kopa Trophy 2025 nominees
Monday 22 September 2025 19:50 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne- Michelle Agyemang (England, Brighton)
- Linda Caicedo (Colombia, Real Madrid)
- Wieke Kaptein (Netherlands, Chelsea)
- Vicky López (Spain, Barcelona)
- Claudia Martínez Ovando (Paraguay, Club Olimpia)
Ronaldinho
Monday 22 September 2025 19:49 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneOne of the greatest to ever do it!
Ronaldinho is in Paris! 🤙😍#ballondor pic.twitter.com/bnoVa7qbGR
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 22, 2025
Men's Kopa Trophy 2025 nominees
Monday 22 September 2025 19:48 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne- Ayyoub Bouaddi (France, Lille)
- Pau Cubarsí (Spain, Barcelona)
- Désiré Doué (France, Paris Saint-Germain)
- Estêvão (Brazil, Palmeiras/Chelsea)
- Dean Huijsen (Spain, Bournemouth/Real Madrid)
- Myles Lewis-Skelly (England, Arsenal)
- Rodrigo Mora (Portugal, Porto)
- João Neves (Portugal, Paris Saint-Germain)
- Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona)
- Kenan Yıldız (Türkiye, Juventus)
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 19:41 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere’s how the Ballon d'Or Feminin top 20 is looking...
20th: Pernille Harder
19th: Klara Bühl
18th: Melchie Dumornay
17th: Temwa Chawinga
16th: Cristiana Girelli
15th: Sandy Baltimore
14th: Barbra Banda
13th: Caroline Graham Hanse
12th: Marta
11th: Claudia Pina
Ousmane Dembele
Monday 22 September 2025 19:39 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneOusmane Dembele is the favourite for the Ballon d’Or award and here he is on the red carpet.
A reminder that the forward is injured, hence he’s able to attend tonight instead of being in action for PSG against Marseille.
OUSMANE! 😎#ballondor pic.twitter.com/6sxhYpNpiE
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 22, 2025
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 19:36 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAs we wait for the next set of rankings, here's a reminder of how the Ballon d'Or top 20 is looking so far...
20th: Lautaro Martinez
19th: Joao Neves
18th: Scott McTominay
17th: Robert Lewandowski
16th: Vinicius Jr.
15th: Viktor Gyokeres
14th: Desire Doue
13th: Harry Kane
12th: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
11th: Pedri
Barcelona bring the numbers
Monday 22 September 2025 19:31 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBarcelona are out in full force tonight!
Hola @FCBarcelona & @FCBfemeni! #ballondor pic.twitter.com/3s5iTLBx5A
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 22, 2025
Busy night ahead...
Monday 22 September 2025 19:23 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is the list of awards to look out for throughout the night:
- Men's Ballon d'Or
- Women's Ballon d'Or
- Kopa Trophy (best player under 21 years old)
- Yashin Trophy (best goalkeeper)
- Gerd Muller Trophy (top goalscorer from 2024/25 season)
- Men's Club of the Year trophy
- Women's Club of the Year trophy
- Men's Coach of the Year
- Women's Coach of the Year
Arsenal are here!
Monday 22 September 2025 19:16 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere’s the Arsenal contingent...
Hey @ArsenalWFC & @Arsenal! #ballondor pic.twitter.com/KmQfMBxz8q
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 22, 2025
Gullit is in the house
Monday 22 September 2025 19:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe saw Kate Scott arrive a little bit earlier and now he’s co-host Ruud Gullit...
Ruud Gullit! 🤩 #ballondor pic.twitter.com/eavu8mvk0a
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 22, 2025
The Premier League champions
Monday 22 September 2025 19:02 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLead by captain Virgil van Dijk, the Liverpool players are in the house!
Well, some of them. Others are back in Liverpool ahead of tomorrow’s Carabao Cup tie.
Reds are up for the team of the year award.
.@LFC is in the house! Welcome to Paris!#ballondor pic.twitter.com/SNOgODooR5
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 22, 2025
Tick tock...
Monday 22 September 2025 19:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWhere has the time gone?!? Less than an hour to go until the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony gets underway!
Kate Scott arrives
Monday 22 September 2025 18:52 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneCBS presenter Kate Scott has arrived ahead of co-hosting duties.
Kate Scott & Malik Scott! 🤩#ballondor pic.twitter.com/s1YJLFmipS
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 22, 2025
Arriving in style
Monday 22 September 2025 18:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSerhou Guirassy is among the first footballers to arrive in Paris, remember he was ranked 21st in the Ballon d’Or award.
.@Guirassy_19 from @BVB!#ballondor pic.twitter.com/WkFayApxwm
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 22, 2025
Chelsea arrival!
Monday 22 September 2025 18:47 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe Chelsea contingent have arrived!
Lucy Bronze and Hannah Hampton are guaranteed a top 10 finish in the Ballon d'Or Feminin award, while manager Sonia Bompastor is up for the women’s coach of the year award.
Wiegman arrives!
Monday 22 September 2025 18:41 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLionesses manager Sarina Wiegman has arrived for the ceremony.
After guiding England to successive Euro wins, Wiegman is on the shortlist for the women’s coach of the year award
Palmer set for top 10 finish
Monday 22 September 2025 18:33 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneCole Palmer is guaranteed a top 10 finish in the men’s Ballon d’Or rankings!
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 18:32 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneQuite the atmosphere building in Paris...
A crowdy red carpet! #ballondor pic.twitter.com/tJrAwwOr36
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 22, 2025
Ballon d'Or live
Monday 22 September 2025 18:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSo, here are the Ballon d’Or rankings from 30-11...
30. Michael Olise
29. Florian Wirtz
28. Virgil van Dijk
27. Declan Rice
26. Erling Haaland
25. Denzel Dumfries
24. Fabian Ruiz
23. Jude Bellingham
22. Alexis Mac Allister
21. Serhou Guirassy
20. Lautaro Martinez
19. Joao Neves
18. Scott McTominay
17. Robert Lewandowski
16. Vinicius Jr.
15. Viktor Gyokeres
14. Desire Doue
13. Harry Kane
12. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
11. Pedri
Just missing out on the top 10...
Monday 22 September 2025 18:23 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePedri doesn’t make the top 10!
The first shock of the night?
Red carpet time...
Monday 22 September 2025 18:11 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe big names are starting to arrive in Paris and what a welcome this is!
Colombian rapper, singer and songwriter Blessd is performing on the red carpet.
.@BlessdOficial opening the Ballon d'Or red carpet, live from Paris! #ballondor pic.twitter.com/fr3k997Za0
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 22, 2025
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