Paris lit up with glamour and footballing excellence on Monday, September 22, 2025, as the Théâtre du Châtelet hosted the 69th edition of the Ballon d’Or ceremony.

While the night was dedicated to the world’s finest footballers, Afrobeats also enjoyed a shining moment on the global stage courtesy of Nigerian superstar Adekunle Gold, popularly known as AG Baby.

The award-winning singer turned heads on the red carpet, dressed in a sleek black tuxedo as he mingled with global stars. Cameras captured him sharing warm greetings with Liverpool captain and Ballon d’Or nominee Virgil van Dijk, adding a touch of Afrobeats flavor to one of football’s biggest nights.

This year’s prize was billed as a fierce battle between Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé and Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal, but Adekunle Gold’s presence added a cultural twist, continuing Afrobeats’ growing relationship with global football.

 

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For many, his appearance revived memories of Rema’s historic performance at the 2023 Ballon d’Or, which made him the first African artist to perform at the prestigious event. Now, Adekunle Gold carries that torch forward, reaffirming Afrobeats’ rising profile on the world stage.

The singer’s Ballon d’Or outing comes just weeks after he thrilled over 200,000 fans in Bucharest, Romania, with a headline performance at the international Gumball 3000 lifestyle and motorsport festival.

Adekunle Gold is also preparing for the release of his highly anticipated sixth studio album, Fuji, due on October 3, 2025. Speaking about the project in a recent interview, he revealed that it is deeply rooted in Fuji music and Yoruba culture, genres that shaped his sound and identity.

From the Bucharest stage to the Ballon d’Or spotlight, AG Baby is not just building momentum for his upcoming album he’s cementing Afrobeats’ presence on the global cultural calendar.

 

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The elegant Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris glittered with football royalty on Monday, September 22, 2025, as the game’s brightest stars gathered for the Ballon d’Or ceremony, an evening of glamour, emotion, and unforgettable football stories.

This year’s edition stood out not only for its high-profile winners but also for a historic leap in inclusivity. For the first time, full gender parity was introduced across all major awards, with women’s versions of the Yashin, Kopa, and Gerd Müller trophies presented alongside their men’s counterparts.

The move reflects the surging influence of the women’s game and ensures that female stars are celebrated on equal footing.

Criteria for Ballon d’Or Selection

As tradition dictates, winners were judged on three key benchmarks:

1. Individual performances — decisive and impactful displays.
2. Team achievements — contributions to collective success.
3. Character and fair play — class on and off the pitch.

Full List of 2025 Ballon d’Or Winners

• Men’s Ballon d’Or – Ousmane Dembélé
• Women’s Ballon d’Or – Aitana Bonmatí
• Men’s Kopa Trophy – Gianluigi Donnarumma
• Women’s Kopa Trophy – Hannah Hampton
• Men’s Yashin Trophy – Lamine Yamal
• Women’s Yashin Trophy – Vicky Lopez
• Men’s Gerd Müller Trophy – Viktor Gyökeres
• Women’s Gerd Müller Trophy – Ewa Pajor
• Men’s Johan Cruyff Trophy – Luis Enrique
• Women’s Johan Cruyff Trophy – Sarina Wiegman
• Men’s Club of the Year – Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)
• Women’s Club of the Year – Arsenal
• Socrates Award – [Yet to be announced]

With Dembélé’s career-defining triumph and Bonmatí’s continued dominance, the 2025 edition of football’s most prestigious night celebrated not only brilliance on the pitch but also the sport’s evolution into a more inclusive, global spectacle.

 

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Ousmane Dembele has been awarded the Ballon d’Or 2025, edging out competitor Lammie Yammal. This prestigious award recognizes Dembele’s outstanding performance throughout the year, highlighting his skill and impact on the game. Fans and experts alike have praised his achievements, marking a significant milestone in his career.

This prestigious award is given annually to the best male footballer in the world, recognizing exceptional talent, consistency, and impact on the sport over the year. Dembele’s win highlights his remarkable performances, leadership on the field, and key contributions to his team’s successes throughout the season.

Beating the strong contenders like Lammie Yammal, Dembele’s achievement cements his status as one of the top players in world football and marks a major milestone in his career. Fans and analysts alike have celebrated this well-deserved honour.

Congratulations to him.

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Originally restricted to Europeans, eligibility expanded in 1995 to all players at European clubs and then worldwide from 2007.

The award briefly merged with FIFA’s World Player of the Year (2010–2015) before returning to France Football’s sole management. In 2020, it was not presented due to COVID-19. Since 2024, UEFA has hosted the ceremony, with France Football overseeing voting.

Women’s Ballon d’Or Winners

• Alexia Putellas – 2 (2021, 2022, FC Barcelona Femení, Spain)
• Aitana Bonmatí – 2 (2023, 2024, FC Barcelona Femení, Spain)
• Ada Hegerberg – 1 (2018, Olympique Lyonnais Féminin, Norway)
• Megan Rapinoe – 1 (2019, Reign FC, USA)

Men’s Ballon d’Or Winners

Players with Multiple Titles

• Lionel Messi – 8 (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2023)
• Cristiano Ronaldo – 5 (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017)
• Johan Cruyff – 3 (1971, 1973, 1974)
• Michel Platini – 3 (1983, 1984, 1985)
• Marco van Basten – 3 (1988, 1989, 1992)
• Franz Beckenbauer – 2 (1972, 1976)
• Kevin Keegan – 2 (1978, 1979)
• Karl-Heinz Rummenigge – 2 (1980, 1981)
• Alfredo Di Stéfano – 2 (1957, 1959)
• Ronaldo Nazário – 2 (1997, 2002)

By Decade

1950s

• 1956 – Stanley Matthews (Blackpool, England)
• 1957 – Alfredo Di Stéfano (Real Madrid, Argentina)
• 1958 – Raymond Kopa (Real Madrid, France)
• 1959 – Alfredo Di Stéfano (Real Madrid, Argentina)

1960s

• 1960 – Luis Suárez (Barcelona, Spain)
• 1961 – Omar Sívori (Juventus, Italy)
• 1962 – Josef Masopust (Dukla Prague, Czechoslovakia)
• 1963 – Lev Yashin (Dynamo Moscow, Soviet Union)
• 1964 – Denis Law (Manchester United, Scotland)
• 1965 – Eusébio (Benfica, Portugal)
• 1966 – Bobby Charlton (Manchester United, England)
• 1967 – Flórián Albert (Ferencváros, Hungary)
• 1968 – George Best (Manchester United, Northern Ireland)
• 1969 – Gianni Rivera (AC Milan, Italy)

1970s

• 1970 – Gerd Müller (Bayern Munich, West Germany)
• 1971 – Johan Cruyff (Ajax, Netherlands)
• 1972 – Franz Beckenbauer (Bayern Munich, West Germany)
• 1973 – Johan Cruyff (Barcelona, Netherlands)
• 1974 – Johan Cruyff (Barcelona, Netherlands)
• 1975 – Oleg Blokhin (Dynamo Kyiv, Soviet Union)
• 1976 – Franz Beckenbauer (Bayern Munich, West Germany)
• 1977 – Allan Simonsen (Borussia Mönchengladbach, Denmark)
• 1978 – Kevin Keegan (Hamburger SV, England)
• 1979 – Kevin Keegan (Hamburger SV, England)

1980s

• 1980 – Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (Bayern Munich, West Germany)
• 1981 – Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (Bayern Munich, West Germany)
• 1982 – Paolo Rossi (Juventus, Italy)
• 1983 – Michel Platini (Juventus, France)
• 1984 – Michel Platini (Juventus, France)
• 1985 – Michel Platini (Juventus, France)
• 1986 – Igor Belanov (Dynamo Kyiv, Soviet Union)
• 1987 – Ruud Gullit (AC Milan, Netherlands)
• 1988 – Marco van Basten (AC Milan, Netherlands)
• 1989 – Marco van Basten (AC Milan, Netherlands)

1990s

• 1990 – Lothar Matthäus (Inter Milan, Germany)
• 1991 – Jean-Pierre Papin (Marseille, France)
• 1992 – Marco van Basten (AC Milan, Netherlands)
• 1993 – Roberto Baggio (Juventus, Italy)
• 1994 – Hristo Stoichkov (Barcelona, Bulgaria)
• 1995 – George Weah (AC Milan, Liberia)
• 1996 – Matthias Sammer (Borussia Dortmund, Germany)
• 1997 – Ronaldo (Inter Milan, Brazil)
• 1998 – Zinedine Zidane (Juventus, France)
• 1999 – Rivaldo (Barcelona, Brazil)

2000s

• 2000 – Luís Figo (Real Madrid, Portugal)
• 2001 – Michael Owen (Liverpool, England)
• 2002 – Ronaldo (Real Madrid, Brazil)
• 2003 – Pavel Nedvěd (Juventus, Czech Republic)
• 2004 – Andriy Shevchenko (AC Milan, Ukraine)
• 2005 – Ronaldinho (Barcelona, Brazil)
• 2006 – Fabio Cannavaro (Real Madrid, Italy)
• 2007 – Kaká (AC Milan, Brazil)
• 2008 – Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United, Portugal)
• 2009 – Lionel Messi (Barcelona, Argentina)

2010s

• 2010 – Lionel Messi (Barcelona, Argentina)
• 2011 – Lionel Messi (Barcelona, Argentina)
• 2012 – Lionel Messi (Barcelona, Argentina)
• 2013 – Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid, Portugal)
• 2014 – Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid, Portugal)
• 2015 – Lionel Messi (Barcelona, Argentina)
• 2016 – Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid, Portugal)
• 2017 – Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid, Portugal)
• 2018 – Luka Modrić (Real Madrid, Croatia)
• 2019 – Lionel Messi (Barcelona, Argentina)

2020s

• 2020 – Not awarded (COVID-19)
• 2021 – Lionel Messi (Paris Saint-Germain, Argentina)
• 2022 – Karim Benzema (Real Madrid, France)
• 2023 – Lionel Messi (Inter Miami, Argentina)
• 2024 – Rodri (Manchester City, Spain)

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The announcement was made through multiple media outlets and has since drawn widespread attention from football fans worldwide.

This year’s Ballon d’Or features a highly competitive line-up with top performances from PSG, Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Premier League players.

Kopa Trophy 2025 nominees

1. 1. Myles Lewis-Skelly
   2. Rodrigo Mora
   3. Joao Neves
   4. Lamine Yamal
   5. Kenan Yildiz
   6. Ayyoub Bouaddi
   7. Pau Cubarsi
   8. Désiré Doué
   9. Estevao
   10. Dean Huijsen

 

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Women’s 2025 Yachine Trophy nominees

1. 1. 1. Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC & Germany)
      2. Cata Coll (Barcelona & Spain)
      3. Hannah Hampton (Chelsea & England)
      4. Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton & Nigeria)
      5. Daphne van Domselaar (Arsenal & Netherlands)

 

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2025 Yachine Trophy nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. Alisson Becker (Liverpool & Brazil)
         2. Yassine Bounou (Al-Hilal & Morocco)
         3. Lucas Chevalier (Lille & France)
         4. Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid & Belgium)
         5. Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG & Italy)
         6. Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa & Argentina)
         7. Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid & Slovenia)
         8. David Raya (Arsenal & Spain)
         9. Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest & Belgium)
         10. Yann Sommer (Inter Milan)

 

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2025 Women’s Kopa Trophy nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Michelle Agyemang
            2. Linda Caicedo
            3. Wieke Kaptein
            4. Vicky Lopez
            5. Claudia Martinez Ovando

 

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2025 Women’s Team Coach of the Year nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Sonia Bompastor
               2. Arthur Elias
               3. Justine Madugu
               4. Renée Slegers
               5. Sarina Wiegman

 

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2025 Men’s Team Coach of the Year nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Antonio Conte
                  2. Luis Enrique
                  3. Hansi Flick
                  4. Enzo Maresca
                  5. Arne Slot

 

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2025 Women’s Club of the Year

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Arsenal FC
                     2. Barcelona
                     3. Chelsea
                     4. OL Lyonnes
                     5. Orlando Pride

 

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2025 Men’s Club of the Year

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • Barcelona
                        • Botafogo
                        • Chelsea
                        • Liverpool
                        • Paris Saint-Germain

 

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Women’s Ballon d’Or 2025 nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • 1. Lucy Bronze (Chelsea & England)
                          2. Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride & Zambia)
                          3. Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona & Spain)
                          4. Sandy Baltimore (Chelsea & France)
                          5. Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal & Spain)
                          6. Klara Buhl (Bayern Munich & Germany)
                          7. Sofia Cantore (Washington Spirit & Italy)
                          8. Steph Catley (Arsenal & Australia)
                          9. Melchie Dumornay (Lyon & Haiti)
                          10. Temwa Chawinga (Kansas City Current & Malawi)
                          11. Emily Fox (Arsenal & USA)
                          12. Cristiana Girelli (Juventus & Italy)
                          13. Esther Gonzalez (Gotham & Spain)
                          14. Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona & Norway)
                          15. Patri Guijarro (Barcelona & Spain)
                          16. Amanda Gutierres (Palmeiras & Brazil)
                          17. Hannah Hampton (Chelsea & England)
                          18. Pernille Harder (Bayern Munich & Denmark)
                          19. Lindsey Heaps (Lyon & USA)
                          20. Chloe Kelly (Arsenal & England)
                          21. Marta (Orlando Pride & Brazil)
                          22. Frida Leonhardsen Maanum (Arsenal & Norway)
                          23. Ewa Pajor (Barcelona & Poland)
                          24. Clara Mateo (Paris FC & France)
                          25. Alessia Russo (Arsenal & England)
                          26. Claudia Pina (Barcelona & Spain)
                          27. Alexia Putellas (Barcelona & Spain)
                          28. Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (Chelsea & Sweden)
                          29. Caroline Weir (Real Madrid & Scotland)
                          30. Leah Williamson (Arsenal & England)

 

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Men’s Ballon d’Or 2025 nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • 1. 1. Ousmane Dembele (PSG & France)
                             2. Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG & Italy)
                             3. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid & England)
                             4. Desire Doue (PSG & France)
                             5. Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan & Netherlands)
                             6. Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund & Guinea)
                             7. Erling Haaland (Man City & Norway)
                             8. Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal & Sweden)
                             9. Achraf Hakimi (PSG & Morocco)
                             10. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich & England)
                             11. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG & Georgia)
                             12. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona & Poland)
                             13. Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool & Argentina)
                             14. Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan & Argentina)
                             15. Scott McTominay (Napoli & Scotland)
                             16. Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid & France)
                             17. Nuno Mendes (PSG & Portugal)
                             18. Joao Neves (PSG & Portugal)Pedri (Barcelona & Spain)
                             19. Cole Palmer (Chelsea & England)
                             20. Michael Olise (Bayern Munich & France)
                             21. Raphinha (Barcelona & Brazil)
                             22. Declan Rice (Arsenal & England)
                             23. Fabian Ruiz (PSG & Spain)
                             24. Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool & Netherlands)
                             25. Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid & Brazil)
                             26. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool & Egypt)
                             27. Florian Wirtz (Liverpool & Germany)
                             28. Vitinha (PSG & Portugal)
                             29. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona & Spain)

 

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France Football, the body responsible for the globally renowned accolade, confirmed that the grand event will return to its iconic venue at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. This marks a continued tradition of honouring football’s elite in the French capital.

As football enthusiasts around the world gear up for the 69th edition of the awards, this year’s ceremony promises a night filled with glitz, surprises, and celebration. Top players, coaches, and football legends will grace the event, eagerly awaiting the announcement of winners across various competitive categories.

Among the highly anticipated honours are the Men’s and Women’s Ballon d’Or, the Kopa Trophy for the best U-21 player, the Yashin Trophy awarded to the finest goalkeeper, and the Gerd Müller Trophy given to the highest goal scorer of the season.

The wait is over! #ballondor pic.twitter.com/w4WnKPKR0s

— Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) May 19, 2025

The 2024/2025 football season has delivered a wealth of unforgettable performances from both established stars and emerging talents across Europe and beyond. This has set the stage for a tightly contested race for football’s most prestigious individual titles.

While the official list of nominees is yet to be released, organisers disclosed that the announcement will follow the conclusion of major domestic and international competitions later this summer.

As anticipation builds, fans and analysts alike are already speculating on which footballers have made the strongest case for glory on the Paris stage this September.

The 6️⃣9️⃣th ceremony of the Ballon d’Or

📍 Paris, Théâtre du Châtelet

📅 September, 22nd 2025@UEFA #ballondor pic.twitter.com/6fkV7BhUNT

— Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) May 19, 2025

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His performances throughout the season have been nothing short of exceptional, leading Manchester City to their fourth consecutive Premier League title and securing Euro 2024 glory with Spain, where they defeated England in a dominant final performance.

RODRI IS THE 2024 MEN’S BALLON D’OR! #ballondor @ManCity @ChampionsLeague pic.twitter.com/heWvSQsOxn

— Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024

Despite strong competition from Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior, who many expected to win due to his La Liga and Champions League success, Rodri’s consistent excellence ultimately tipped the scales in his favor.

He stood out not only for his defensive prowess but also his clutch contributions, scoring nine goals and providing 14 assists across 50 appearances for City in an outstanding season.

His dominance on the pitch continued until the FA Cup final, where he endured his only defeat of the campaign against Manchester United.

The first words of our 2024 Ballon d’Or, Rodri! #ballondor pic.twitter.com/HbcPorxTlp

— Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024

With this win, Rodri joins an elite list of players, including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric, and Kaka, becoming the first Spanish player to lift the Ballon d’Or since Luis Suarez in 1960.

His award marks a monumental achievement, celebrating a defensive midfielder’s influence on the global stage—a feat that hadn’t been accomplished before in Ballon d’Or history.

HERE IS THE 2024 BALLON D’OR RANKING! #ballondor @ChampionsLeague pic.twitter.com/3aPyAe5yAr

— Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024

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Carlo Ancelotti and Emma Hayes made history at the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony, becoming the first recipients of the Men’s and Women’s Coach of the Year awards.

Ancelotti earned the accolade after a stellar season with Real Madrid, where he led the club to a La Liga title and his record fifth UEFA Champions League victory.

However, neither he nor the Real Madrid delegation attended the ceremony, reportedly due to dissatisfaction over the Ballon d’Or result, as Manchester City’s Rodri was awarded the prestigious trophy instead of Madrid’s Vinicius Junior.

Emma Hayes, now leading the United States Women’s National Team, accepted her award via video. Her remarkable run with Chelsea, where she clinched the Women’s Super League title in a tight race against Manchester City, coupled with her success in guiding the USWNT to Olympic gold in Paris, solidified her standing as a premier coach.

Her achievements with Chelsea were built upon by her successor, Sonia Bompastor, who was also nominated following her work with Lyon. Other nominees included Jonatan Giraldez of Barcelona, Sarina Wiegmann of England, and Brazil’s Arthur Elias.

Ancelotti’s win was particularly significant as he overcame stiff competition from top names, including Xabi Alonso of Bayer Leverkusen and Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola.

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Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez has been crowned the world’s best goalkeeper, winning the 2024 Yashin Trophy at the Ballon d’Or ceremony.

Martinez, known for his outspoken nature and elite shot-stopping abilities, became the first player to successfully defend this honor, having won it initially in 2023 following Argentina’s World Cup victory.

This year, Martinez’s outstanding performances in the Copa America played a key role in his success. Conceding only one goal in six matches, he was instrumental in Argentina’s triumph.

EMILIANO MARTINEZ IS THE 2024 YACHINE TROPHY WINNER! Argentina goalkeeper extends his reign! #TrophéeYachine #ballondor @AVFCOfficial @championsleague pic.twitter.com/lpykGx38zV

— Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024

In the quarterfinal against Ecuador, he heroically saved two penalties, propelling Argentina into the semi-finals. His reputation as a penalty specialist continued to shine, with his composure under pressure saving Argentina yet again.

Since its inception, the Yashin Trophy has recognized top goalkeepers, with previous winners including Liverpool’s Alisson, PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma, and Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois. Martinez’s consistency earned him further acclaim, placing him 18th in the overall Ballon d’Or rankings, above notable players like Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka.

This season, he stood out alongside nominees like Yann Sommer, Unai Simon, and Liverpool-bound Giorgi Mamardashvili, affirming his place among the elite in world football.

Here is the 2024 Yachine Trophy full ranking! 🧤

1️⃣ Martínez Emiliano
2️⃣ Simón Unai
3️⃣ Lunin Andriy
4️⃣ Donnarumma Gianluigi
5️⃣ Maignan Mike
6️⃣ Sommer Yann
7️⃣ Mamardashvili Giorgi
8️⃣ Costa Diogo
9️⃣ Williams Ronwen
1️⃣0️⃣ Kobel Gregor #TrophéeYachine #ballondor pic.twitter.com/6vNZHiLoDO

— Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024

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Haaland, who was nominated for the prestigious award, had an exceptional 2023-24 season with Manchester City but wasn’t expected to be a top contender to win, with teammates Rodri and Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior seen as favorites.

Malmo’s 2-1 victory over Goteborg at Eleda Stadium clinched their second consecutive Allsvenskan title and fourth in five years, giving Haaland a chance to witness their celebrations firsthand. Haaland and Botheim share a strong friendship dating back to their days on Norway’s youth national team, where they also collaborated on a rap video with Erik Sandberg, which has since gained over 12 million views on YouTube.

With the match behind him, Haaland will now return to England as Manchester City prepares for their Carabao Cup round-of-16 clash against Tottenham on Wednesday, October 30.

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Lookman’s top-15 finish comes after an outstanding season with Atalanta, where he led the team to its first European title, delivering a standout performance that included a hat-trick in the Europa League final.

The nomination highlights Lookman’s exceptional contributions on the field and marks a significant recognition of his talent on an international scale.

This achievement not only underscores his skill but also shines a spotlight on Nigerian talent in European football.

Ranked at the 14th place for the 2024 Men's Ballon d'Or! @Alookman_ @Atalanta_BC @thenff #ballondor pic.twitter.com/G1cXMd1jT8

— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024

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A list claiming to reveal the top finishers of the 2024 Ballon d’Or has gone viral just before the official award ceremony in Paris, suggesting that Vinicius Jr. is in the lead.

This unverified list indicates that Vinicius has received 630 points, significantly surpassing the total that Lionel Messi achieved in 2023 but falling short of Messi’s 2019 score of 686, Luka Modric’s 2018 tally of 753, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s 946 points in 2017.

According to the leaked standings, Manchester City midfielder Rodri is in second place with 576 points, while Jude Bellingham follows in third with 422 points.

Rumors have circulated since September that Vinicius was aware he had won, although he has not received any official confirmation.

Reports from L’Equipe state that this marks the first time the winner hasn’t been formally informed ahead of the ceremony, which has typically included interviews and photoshoots prior to the event.

The alleged top 12 finishers based on the leaked information are as follows:

1. Vinicius Junior – 630 points
2. Rodri – 576 points
3. Jude Bellingham – 422 points
4. Kylian Mbappe – 317 points
5. Harry Kane – 201 points
6. Erling Haaland – 195 points
7. Lamine Yamal – 128 points
8. Phil Foden – 29 points
9. Dani Olmo – 25 points
10. Florian Wirtz – 24 points
11. Dani Carvajal – 17 points
12. Antonio Rudiger – unknown points

If confirmed, Vinicius would make history as the first Ballon d’Or winner born in the 21st century. Interestingly, the men’s award has never been won by anyone born in the 1990s, largely due to the prolonged dominance of Cristiano Ronaldo (born in 1985) and Lionel Messi (born in 1987).

The Ballon d’Or trophy will be awarded at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris on Monday evening, alongside the Feminin prize, which Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati is favored to win, as well as additional awards like the Kopa Trophy, Yachine Trophy, and new coaching accolades.

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