tHe began the countdown. On Monday, September 22nd, the world of soccer will appear in the 69th edition of the Ballon d’Or, the sport’s most prestigious individual award. This setting is merely a Parisian theatre du Chatelette, which has already become a soccer temple and its star temple.
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The ceremony begins at 3pm ET and millions of fans are watching to see millions of fans succeed as the best player on the planet.
The excitement is high not only for the winner’s name, but also for the grand list of candidates. In total, this list brings together 30 world-class footballers, balancing all major Europa League representatives with established figures and new promises. Here is the complete list:
Jude Bellingham (England, Real Madrid) Osmane Dembele (France, Paris Saint-Germain) Gianluigi Donnaruma (Italy, Paris Saint-Germain) Desires deux (France, Paris Saint-Germain) Denzel Damfries (Sweden, Sports CP/Arsenal) Erling Haaland (Norway, Manchester City) Achulafhakimi (Paris Saint-Germain) (Liverpool, Argentina) Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan, Argentina) Killian Mbappe (Real Madrid, France) Scott McTominai (Scottish, Naples, Naples) Nuno Mendes (Portugal, Paris Saint German) Joannebus (Portugal, Paris Saint German) Michael Oris (Bayern), Chelsea) Pedri (Spain, Barcelona) Rafinha (Barcelona, Brazil) Declan Rice (England, Arsenal) Fabien Lewis (Spain, Paris Saint Germain) Mohamed Sara (Egypt, Liverpool) Virgil van Dyx Saint Germain) Florian Wiltz (Germany, Leverkusen/Liverpool) Laminyarmal (Spain, Barcelona)
But this year’s gala is even more special. Starting in 2024, Amaury Group, owner of UEFA, French Football and L’Equipe, will jointly host the event, further increasing and expanding the fame of the trophies that have been awarded continuously since 1956.
Additionally, the 2025 edition marks milestones as the category expands. In addition to traditional male and female Ballon d’Or, there are male and female awards: the Copa Trophy (Best Young Player), Jacin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper), Geld Muller Trophy (Top Scoreer), and Johann Kruife Trophy (Best Coach). There are also Club of the Year and Socrates Awards in both categories. This honors the social work of athletes who have committed themselves to charity.
Everything is set in Paris for a night that promises to be historic. There, talent, emotion and football greatness gathers together in one of the most eagerly awaited nights on the sports calendar.
