Ballon d'Or 2025: PSG, Orlando Pride Lead Nominations

Paris Saint-Germain leads the 2025 men's Ballon d'Or shortlist with nine players following a treble-winning season, while Barcelona and Real Madrid also have strong representation. Prominent stars such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and 2024 winner Rodri are absent from this year's men's nominees. In the women's Ballon d'Or, Orlando Pride becomes the first non-European club to earn three nominations in a single year and is the only NWSL team on the Women’s Club of the Year shortlist, with players like Marta and Barbra Banda recognized. England's Lionesses feature heavily after their Euros victory, including five player nominations, and Michelle Agyemang is shortlisted for the inaugural women's Kopa Trophy for best young player. Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie is nominated for the Women's Yachine Trophy after impressive performances. Winners of all awards will be announced at the Ballon d'Or ceremony on September 22.