Nominees announced for 2025 Ballon d’Or awards

The nominees for the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards have been announced today, ahead of the prestigious 69th edition of the ceremony taking place on Monday 22 September at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.

Since 2024, UEFA has partnered with Groupe Amaury - owner of France Football and L’Équipe - to co-organise this iconic event. First awarded by France Football in 1956, the Ballon d’Or remains the most esteemed individual honour in football, celebrating exceptional talent and achievements on the pitch.

This year, the awards programme has expanded to include three new categories dedicated to recognising the accomplishments of female players, reflecting the continued growth, impact and excellence of women’s football.

The 2025 Ballon d’Or awards will feature the following categories:

• Men’s and Women’s Ballon d’Or
• Men’s and Women’s Kopa Trophy (Best Young Player)
• Men’s and Women’s Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper)
• Men’s and Women’s Gerd Müller Trophy (Top Scorer in club/national team)
• Men’s and Women’s Johan Cruyff Trophy (Best Coach in club/national team)
• Men’s and Women’s Club of the Year
• Sócrates Award, presented by L’Équipe and Peace and Sport, recognising solidarity initiatives and societal causes by a committed champion.

The full list of nominees for all categories is available here.

Note to media

Media representatives interested in attending the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony can request accreditation here.