What if the Ballon d'Or 2025 was French? In any case, this is what bookmakers predict. After the semi-finals of the Champions League, which enabled Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan to validate their ticket for the final, the list of favorites in the Ballon d'Or was updated.
Among them, Ousmane Dembélé is in good place. Author of a huge season with the Parisian club, the Frenchman places himself as a serious candidate for the coronation. His exceptional statistics (33 goals, 13 assists in 46 matches) could allow him to become the sixth tricolor international to win the Ballon d'Or.
According to the predictions of bookmakers, the former Barcelonai would have 33.33% chance of being sacred, far ahead of Lamine Yamal. However, the sacred potential of Ousmane Dembélé will necessarily be conditioned by a victory of Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
Golden Ball, who are the other favorites
Ousmane Dembélé is not the only player to claim this consecration. His teammate, the Paris goalkeeper Saint-Germain Gianluigi Donnarumma, also sees his name be cited. Although often criticized, the Italian was able to answer present during the major meetings this season.
A great craftsman of the interior qualification in the final, Lautaro Martinez is also among the contenders for the Ballon d'Or. The Argentinian, who played injured last Tuesday, was the author of a goal and a decisive pass during the crazy return semi-final which opposed the Nerazurri to FC Barcelona (4-3 for Inter), has an exceptional season (22 goals and 7 assists in 48 matches).
The two Barcelona Raphinha and Lamine Yamal, are also one of the favorites for obtaining the Ballon d'Or despite, the elimination of FC Barcelona at the gates of the final of the C1. The two players have assets to continue to hope to win the individual reward. The 2025 Golden Ball will be announced on November 3.
