Who will succeed Rodri and win the Ballon d'Or 2025? The answer will be given on September 22, during the traditional trophy ceremony organized at the Théâtre du Châtelet, in Paris. The names of the 30 nominees will be released to the general public on August 7.
While waiting for these two dates, speculation is rudder. Author of a historic quadruple with Paris Saint-Germain (Champions Trophy, Ligue 1, Coupe de France and Champions League) by being a major player, Ousmane Dembélé advances as the big favorite, with a certain Lamine Yamal.
If the 17-year-old Spanish prodigy stopped at the C1 semi-finals stadium with FC Barcelona, he ” burned the retina Observers. He nevertheless won the Liga, the King's Cup and the Spanish Super Cup. What make him a serious candidate for the most prestigious awards in football.
Dembélé largely in the lead
This is good, Dembélé and Yamal are the two big favorites of bookmakers, as reported by the X Oddschecker account. The Parisian is even largely in mind with 71% chance of winning this 2025 gold ball. The chances of the Barcelona are estimated at 25%.
Then we find Vitinha to complete the podium (13%). In addition to the titles gleaned with PSG, the Portuguese midfielder raised the League of Nations with the Seleçao in early June. And behind this trio of head, the gap has widely dug.
In fourth position we find Mohamed Salah (5%). The Egyptian striker is ahead of Kylian Mbappé (4%), Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (3%) and Raphinha (3%). Finally, to close the top 10, three Parisians are cited: Gianluigi Donnarumma (2%), Désiré Doué (2%) and Achraf Hakimi (2%).
