Legendary Barcelona and Brazil football icon Ronaldinho is confirmed to personally hand the 2025 Ballon d’Or to the winner at the ceremony scheduled for Monday, 22 September 2025 at the Theater du Chatelet in Paris.

Thiis year’s appointment of Ronaldinho is especially symbolic, marking the 20th anniversary of his own Ballon d’Or won in 2005 – a glittering moment that cemented his status among football ‘s greats.

Football fans around the globe are anticipated the evening, where top stars including Rodri, Kane, Mbappe, and Jamal are highly vying for the prestigious award.

However, the 2025 Ballon d’Or will be awarded, Lamine Yamal -Barcelona, and PSG’s Ousmane Dembele being the two man favorites to receive the trophy, while the winner is still unknown.

Ronaldinho is expected to return to the stage as undisputed icon of sport.

His selection also fuels the debate about the possible winner as both Dembele and Yamal plays for clubs where Brazilian once starred.