Ousmane Dembele, the PSG forward, is the bookmakers' favorite to win the 2025 Ballon d'Or, thanks to his impressive performance last season, where he recorded 43 goal contributions in 44 matches. His closest competitor is Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, who played a crucial role in his team's domestic double. Mohamed Salah, the Premier League's top scorer, represents Liverpool's best chance for the award. In the women's category, five members of the England squad, including Leah Williamson and Chloe Kelly, are nominated following their Euro victory. Sarina Wiegman, the Lionesses' manager, is also in the running for the best women's coach award.