The elegant Théâtre du Châtelet hosted the game’s biggest stars in an evening of glamour, and unforgettable football stories at the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony on Monday, September 22, 2025.
The Ballon d’Or is an award ceremony that most footballers always look forward to from record-breaking goal scorers to rising young talents, this year’s edition was one of the most anticipated in recent memory.
This year also marks a historic step forward, with full gender parity across the major trophies, including the introduction of women’s versions of the Yashin, Kopa, and Gerd Müller awards. It’s a move that reflects the growing influence of the women’s game and ensures that football’s brightest female stars share the spotlight like never before.
Some top names have been tipped as potential winners for the Ballon d’Or award with Real Madrid and Barcelona players tagged as potential favourites.
What are the criteria for selecting a Ballon d’Or winner?
(1) Individual performances, decisive and impressive character
( 2) Team performances and achievements
( 3) Class and fair play
Here is the full list of winners for the 2025 Ballon d’Or award
Men’s Ballon d’Or – Ousmane Dembele
Women’s Ballon d’Or – Aitana Bonmati
Men’s Kopa trophy – Gianluigi Donnarumma
Women’s Kopa trophy – Hannah Hampton
Men’s Yashin trophy – Lamine Yamal
Women’s Yashin trophy – Vicky Lopez
Men’s Gerd Müller trophy – Viktor Gyökeres
Women’s Gerd Müller trophy – Ewa Pajor
Men’s Johan Cruyff’s trophy – Luis Enrique
Women’s Johan Cruyff’s trophy – Sarina Wiegman
Men’s Club of the year trophy – Paris Saint-Germain ( PSG)
Women’s Club of the Year trophy – Arsenal
Socrates Award – Xana Foundation