Ballon d’Or Ceremony Scheduled for Paris on September 22, 2025

The 2025 Ballon d’Or winner will be announced on September 22 in Paris. This exciting event comes after a season full of amazing performances and debates about who should win football’s top individual award.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The Ballon d’Or ceremony date is now confirmed. This sets off speculation about who will win this year. Several top players are in the race, including Raphinha, Ousmane Dembélé, and young star Lamine Yamal. Yamal and Dembélé are the favorites according to bookmakers and experts. Yamal has been amazing for Barcelona, helping them win the La Liga title. Dembélé has been very consistent for Paris Saint-Germain. The odds for Yamal are +150, and for Dembélé, +162, showing how close this race is expected to be.

THE SEASON SO FAR

This season has been key for clubs and players. Barcelona won La Liga, thanks to Yamal’s goals, assists, and maturity, even though he is young. PSG had another great domestic season, with Dembélé and new player Khvicha Kvaratskhelia playing important roles. Raphinha is also a serious candidate due to his consistent performance. As of May 2025, these players have not only great stats but have also created key moments for their teams.

WHAT’S NEXT?

With the ceremony set for late September, focus now shifts to the season’s final matches and the players’ chances to make strong impressions in the Champions League and domestic cups. Barcelona aims to build on its league success under Yamal’s leadership. PSG and Dembélé seek success on the European stage. The winner will likely be determined by standout performances in the season’s final stages and key matches. With only four months to go, fans and experts worldwide will be closely watching before one player is named the world’s best on September 22 in Paris.