Official Nominee Date Announced for Ballon D’Or 2025

Fans won’t have to wait long to find out who is in the running for the 2025 Ballon d’Or as the competition heats up. The 30 nominees for the coveted award will be announced on August 7th, according to a Thursday announcement from the French publication L’Équipe.

As football fans and commentators argue over who should win the title, the announcement will set the tone for the remaining weeks of anticipation.

Although the competition is still open, two names—Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal—have dominated discussions thus far. Both players have performed exceptionally well this season, and many believe they are the front-runners to replace Rodri, the winner from the previous year, who won the Ballon d’Or following an outstanding season with Manchester City and Spain.

Some surprises are likely to surface as a number of players are anticipated to contend for a spot in the top 30 in addition to these two favorites. As usual, the ultimate choice will be heavily influenced by performance in important events, like as the Champions League and Euro 2024. The most popular football discussion is expected to resurface on August 7.