Ballon d’Or Top 10 Announced: Mbappé, Salah, Yamal And More Headline Finalists

The Ballon d’Or top 10 for 2025 has been announced. The list includes stars like Kylian Mbappé, Mohamed Salah, Lamine Yamal, and Ousmane Dembélé. Fans worldwide are discussing who deserves this year’s top football honor.

WHO MADE THE TOP 10?

The official Ballon d’Or top 10 includes experienced stars and new talents. Kylian Mbappé is a regular in these awards. He earns his spot after a great first season at Real Madrid, scoring 35 goals in 38 La Liga matches and winning the European Golden Shoe. Mohamed Salah is also included for leading Liverpool, even though the club missed big trophies.

Lamine Yamal, the 17-year-old Barcelona wonder, makes the list after a season full of speed, dribbling, and important goals. Ousmane Dembélé, key to Paris Saint-Germain’s league success, is included with teammates like Raphinha, Vitinha, Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, and Gianluigi Donnarumma. Cole Palmer, who has been a star for Chelsea this year, is also part of the top 10.

THEIR SEASONS IN FOCUS

This season, Real Madrid finished second in La Liga after a close title race. Mbappé was their top scorer but couldn’t lead the club to European success. PSG won Ligue 1 again, with Dembélé, Vitinha, Hakimi, and Mendes playing important roles. Barcelona, led by the young Yamal and supported by Raphinha, tried for trophies but lost in the Champions League semifinals. Liverpool’s Salah scored 33 goals, but the club finished third in the Premier League.

Chelsea’s young star Cole Palmer had a breakout season, scoring 19 league goals and helping Chelsea finish fourth, getting back into European football. PSG’s Donnarumma kept 21 clean sheets, proving he’s one of the world’s top goalkeepers.

LOOKING AHEAD: WHO WILL WIN?

The Ballon d’Or winner will be announced next month. Mbappé is a favorite due to his individual stats, but not winning trophies might affect his chances. Dembélé, benefiting from PSG’s success and their great Champions League run, is a strong contender. Salah and Yamal could also surprise everyone.

Fans and experts will discuss the list, but the final winner might depend on team success and amazing personal performances.