The favorites to win the 2025 Ballon d'Or are Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal. Dembele is the current clear favorite, having played a crucial role in Paris Saint-Germain's maiden Champions League victory, while 17-year-old Lamine Yamal is considered a strong contender and a future star. Other notable nominees include Mohamed Salah, Vitinha, and Kylian Mbappe, but Dembele and Yamal lead the race according to the latest betting odds and expert analysis. The winner will be announced in a ceremony in Paris on Monday, September 22, 2025.
