2025 Ballon d’Or: Ousmane Dembele, Lamine Yamal and Raphinha headline list of nominees – but who’s favorite?

The 30 nominees for the 2025 Ballon d’Or have been revealed, with the likes of Ousmane Dembele, Lamine Yamal, and Raphinha seen as favorites.

The 2025 Ballon d’Or nominees were revealed on Thursday. Unsurprisingly, the three biggest candidates to win the award are in contention: Ousmane Dembele, Lamine Yamal, and Raphinha. But who’s favorite?

All three stars have made a strong case to emerge victorious with fantastic performances in the 2024-25 season. Let’s keep in mind the Ballon d’Or now takes into consideration the typical club season rather than the calendar year.

While many point to Dembele winning the prize after helping PSG win their first-ever Champions League title, others believe Raphinha did well enough with Barcelona to get more votes. Yamal, however, is also seen as a potential winner after another campaign of growth with Barca and the Spanish national team. Here, choose your pick.

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From: bolavip.com