The Ballon d’Or 2025 rankings are finally here and they’ve sparked excitement and debate across the football world voted by international journalists, captains and coaches the rankings recognize individual excellence over the past season. This article covers the full top 20 list, top 10 analysis, and profiles the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner.
The Ballon d’Or, presented by France Football, is football most prestigious individual accolade the 2025 ceremony took place in Paris honoring the best male and female footballers, young talents and goalkeepers from the 2024/25 season.
Criteria used:
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Individual performance and statistics
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Team achievements (club & national)
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Leadership and sportsmanship
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Career trajectory
Ballon d’Or 2025 Winner – Who Took the Crown?
🏆 Winner: Kylian Mbappé (PSG & France)
Kylian Mbappé won the Ballon d’Or 2025 solidifying his place as the best footballer on the planet. He led PSG to a historic treble (Ligue 1, Coupe de France, UEFA Champions League) and scored 52 goals in all competitions at 26 this is his first Ballon d’Or win.
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Goals (club & country): 52
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Trophies: 3
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MOTM Awards: 28
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Dribbles Completed: 180+
Ballon d’Or 2025 Top 5 List
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Kylian Mbappé – PSG & France 🇫🇷
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Jude Bellingham – Real Madrid & England
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Erling Haaland – Man City & Norway 🇳🇴
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Vinícius Júnior – Real Madrid & Brazil 🇧🇷
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Harry Kane – Bayern Munich & England
Mbappé dominated across Europe Bellingham impressed with goals from midfield Haaland remained lethal and Vinícius dazzled with flair and assists.
Ballon d’Or 2025 Top 10 Rankings
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Lionel Messi – Inter Miami & Argentina 🇦🇷
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Kevin De Bruyne – Manchester City & Belgium 🇧🇪
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Bukayo Saka – Arsenal & England
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Mohamed Salah – Liverpool & Egypt 🇪🇬
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Robert Lewandowski – Barcelona & Poland 🇵🇱
Messi resurgence in MLS and international fixtures earned him a respectable 6th place at age 37.
Full Ballon d’Or 2025 Top 20 List
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Lautaro Martínez – Inter Milan & Argentina 🇦🇷
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Jamal Musiala – Bayern Munich & Germany 🇩🇪
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Antoine Griezmann – Atlético Madrid & France 🇫🇷
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Martin Ødegaard – Arsenal & Norway 🇳🇴
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Rodri – Manchester City & Spain 🇪🇸
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Phil Foden – Manchester City & England
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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – Napoli & Georgia 🇬🇪
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Rafael Leão – AC Milan & Portugal 🇵🇹
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João Cancelo – Barcelona & Portugal 🇵🇹
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Victor Osimhen – Napoli & Nigeria 🇳🇬
Key Statistics Behind the Rankings
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Top Scorer: Mbappé – 52 goals
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Most Assists: Vinícius – 21 assists
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Best Pass Accuracy: Rodri – 92%
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Most Key Passes: De Bruyne – 104
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Most MOTM Awards: Mbappé – 28
Players Who Missed the Top 20 Cut
Some big names missed out on the top 20 this year:
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Neymar Jr. (Injuries limited appearances)
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Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr form not enough)
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Bruno Fernandes (Inconsistent United season)
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Randal Kolo Muani (Overshadowed at PSG)
Young Player of the Year – Kopa Trophy 2025
🏅 Winner: Lamine Yamal (Barcelona & Spain)
At just 17, Yamal was sensational in La Liga, delivering 12 goals and 15 assists. He became the youngest player to ever make Spain’s EURO squad.
Yashin Trophy – Best Goalkeeper 2025
🧤 Winner: Mike Maignan (AC Milan & France)
Maignan kept 23 clean sheets, saved 5 penalties and helped Milan reach the UCL semi-finals. He edged out Ederson and Ter Stegen.
Ballon d’Or Trends and Talking Points
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Youth Ascending: 6 players in the top 20 are under 25
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End of Messi-Ronaldo Era?: Possibly the last Ballon d’Or with both in top contention
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Premier League Domination: 8 of the top 20 play in the EPL
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African Stars Rising: Salah and Osimhen made strong cases for future wins
FAQs
Who won the Ballon d’Or 2025?
Kylian Mbappé won his first Ballon d’Or after a brilliant season with PSG and France.
Who made the Ballon d’Or top 5?
Mbappé, Bellingham, Haaland, Vinícius Jr and Kane.
Which goalkeeper won in 2025?
Mike Maignan won the Yashin Trophy.
Was Messi in the top 10?
Yes, Lionel Messi finished 6th in the 2025 Ballon d’Or rankings.
Any surprise exclusions?
Yes – Neymar, Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes missed the top 20 due to form or injury.
Conclusion
The Ballon d’Or Ranking 2025 reflects a generational shift Mbappé’s brilliance signals the arrival of a new era, while emerging stars like Bellingham and Yamal offer a glimpse into the future with the top 20 showcasing global talent the award remains the ultimate individual recognition in football.