Women's Ballon d'Or 2025 Nominees Revealed

As the brightest football stars are set to gather for the annual Ballon d’Or ceremony, all eyes remain on the best individual accolades the game can offer. Speculations have been rife for the 69th Ballon d’Or ceremony, slated to be hosted on September 22, 2025, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. The nominees of all categories were unveiled on August 7, sparking excitement among fans.
While men’s footballers like Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembele have been in the headlines as the contenders for the prestigious award, the best female footballers in the world will also be celebrated at the star-studded event. Barcelona star Aitana Bonmatí claimed the Ballon d’Or Feminin in 2024 and has emerged as a top contender for the award this year as well. The Spanish player now looks to complete a hat-trick of Women’s Ballon d’Or.

List of Women’s Ballon d’Or 2025 Nominees

Bonmati, who won the domestic treble of Liga F, Supercopa, and Copa de la Reina with Barcelona last season and finished as the runner-up in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, has been nominated for the Women’s Ballon d’Or 2025, alongside some other top players like Barbra Banda and Lucy Bronze.
French footballer Sandy Baltimore, who became the Women’s Super League (WSL) champions with Chelsea, also finds a place among the Ballon d’Or Féminin nominees, thanks to her stellar performance in the 2024-25 season. Bronze is expected to have the upper hand this year, having been crowned the European champion with the England Women’s National Football Team. From Arsenal, several players, including Alessia Russo and Leah Williamson, have been nominated for the Women’s Ballon d’Or 2025, while Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas and Claudia Pina also remain on the 30-member shortlist. Here’s a complete list of Ballon d'Or Féminin contenders:

List of Women’s Johan Cruyff Trophy 2025 Nominees:

The best manager in women’s football, who led her team to the biggest success, will be conferred with the Johan Cruyff Trophy. Last year, Emma Hayes, now managing the USWNT, bagged the Women’s Johan Cruyff Trophy, but has missed nominations this time. Here are all the contenders:

When and Where to Watch Women’s Ballon d’Or 2025?

The Ballon d’Or ceremony will take place on September 22 this year. The award show will be telecast across the world on different platforms. The event, which will also feature a segment for Women’s Ballon d’Or, is expected to begin at around 7 PM CET. Indian football fans can watch the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony on the Sony Sports Network. Here are the telecast and live streaming details: