Speculations around the 2025 Ballon d’Or have intensified after alleged results surfaced online ahead of the prestigious award ceremony.
The event is set to take place on September 22, 2025, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France.
A leaked image shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Argentine journalist Pablo Giralt claims that Barcelona’s teenage prodigy, Lamine Yamal, leads the vote with 805 points, just edging out Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele, who reportedly has 800 points.
However, the authenticity of the image remains unverified.
The official 2025 Ballon d’Or shortlist features 30 outstanding players from 17 countries and 11 clubs. Some of the notable nominees include:
– Ousmane Dembélé: PSG’s standout performer, with 35 goals and 16 assists, playing a decisive role in their Champions League triumph.
– Lamine Yamal: Barcelona’s 18-year-old wonderkid, tallying 18 goals and 25 assists, and making history as the youngest ever nominee.
– Vitinha: PSG midfielder, contributing 8 goals and 5 assists, pivotal in their Champions League success.
– Kylian Mbappé: Real Madrid forward, scoring 31 goals in La Liga.
– Mohamed Salah: Liverpool winger, delivering 29 goals and 18 assists.
–Jude Bellingham: Real Madrid midfielder, recording 9 goals and 9 assists.
The leaked rankings have stirred excitement and debate among fans, though all eyes remain on Paris to see who officially claims football’s top individual honour.
