The nominees for the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or have been officially announced.

The list featured a mix of established stars and emerging talents who have made headlines over the past season.

This year’s shortlist includes standout performers from Europe’s top leagues, many of whom have delivered stellar performances at both club and international levels.

The list reflects a strong presence of Premier League, La Liga, and Ligue 1 talents, with players like Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland earning nods following their impressive runs.

There is also recognition for rising stars such as Lamine Yamal and Désiré Doué, highlighting the next generation of football excellence.

The list included a player of Nigerian descent, Michael Olise, who represents France internationally, yet born to a Nigerian father in England.