The day a footballer starts his professional journey, he or she wishes to win the Ballon d’Or one day. Eventually, the 2024-2025 season is over, as Chelsea won the FIFA Club World Cup. As it has ended, the most awaited question is Who are the current favourites for the Ballon d’Or 2025 after the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, When will the Ballon d’Or be announced in 2025?
Who are the current favourites for the Ballon d’Or 2025 after the FIFA Club World Cup 2025?
After the FIFA Club World Cup, we have seen some new players added to the list for the Ballon d’Or 2025 as per the power rankings. The most deserving candidate has to be Vitinha, the Portuguese and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder. Eventually, the other three players that have been newly added to the list are all from Paris Saint-Germain. Basically, the players are left back Nuno Mendes, right back Achraf Hakimi, and the young superstar Desire Doue.
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Ousmane Dembele keeps his place at the new one spot, whereas so does Spain’s and FC Barcelona’s future, Lamine Yamal, who just recently turned 18. Raphinha, Mohamed Salah, and Kylian Mbappe drop one spot down to make way for the Paris midfielder, Vitinha, at number three. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia keeps his place. Pedri and Harry Kane’s rankings go above 10, respectively. Cole Palmer climbs up with his heroics in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup.
Does Vitinha stand a chance to win the Ballon d’Or 2025?
It is always special for any midfielder or football fan to watch a midfielder win the Ballon d’Or. Last year, Manchester City’s Rodri was the defensive midfielder to win it. The consistent performance that the Portuguese midfielder Vitinha has shown is just magnificent. Vitinha controls the game, and it is the most difficult skill a player possesses.
Vitinha, so far, has won five trophies this season. Four with his club Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Trophee des Champions, and UEFA Champions League) and one with his country, Portugal (Nations League). In all the competition, Vitinha was the key for his team. Dembele is ahead of him, but Vitinha equally deserves it.
When will the Ballon d’Or be announced in 2025?
Till the previous year, the Ballon d’Or was given to the player in the month of October. 22nd September (Monday) is the date for this year’s Ballon d’Or ceremony. Eventually, the venue for the Ballon d’Or 2025 is the Theatre du Chatelet, which is in Paris, France. The FFF (France Football Federation) gives this award. Basically, the football journalist from different countries cast their vote and the player with the maximum points wins.
Ballon d’Or 2025 – Our Prediction for the Winner
As things stand, Ousmane Dembele is the favourite and most deserving player to get the award. This season, we have seen a lot of great players doing their magic on the field. Mohommed Salah has a cracking season but failed in the Champions League. It was the same with Raphinha. He was also the top scorer of the UCL this season. Lamine Yamal showed his age, taking on the defenders. Mbappe with a struggling Real Madrid team winning the Golden Boot. Pedri and Vitinha are ruling the midfield.
Our top three for the Ballon d’Or 2025 – Ousmane Dembele (PSG), Vitinha (PSG), and Raphinha (Barcelona).
