Ballon d’Or Ranking After 2024/2025 Season Finished

The 2024/2025 football season has officially ended, and the race for the Ballon d’Or is taking shape. Performances across the domestic leagues, UEFA competitions, and international stages have influenced the final rankings.

Despite PSG’s 3-0 defeat to Chelsea in the FIFA Club World Cup final, Ousmane Dembele remains top of the list due to his consistent influence in key matches, especially in the Champions League.

Below is the updated Ballon d’Or 2025 power ranking after the full season concluded.

Top 20 Ballon d’Or 2025 Rankings

20. Bradley Barcola (PSG)
Contributed to PSG’s league success but was benched in the Champions League final, slightly affecting his status.

19. Michael Olise (Bayern Munich)
A breakout season in Germany and impressive display in the Club World Cup pushed him into the top 20.

18. Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid)
Strong early season, but Real Madrid’s poor finish and his quiet Club World Cup dropped his position.

17. Joao Neves (PSG)
Key midfielder throughout PSG’s treble run. His red card in the Club World Cup final was a blemish.

16. Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting CP)
Top scorer across major European leagues. His hat-trick against Manchester City made headlines.

15. Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG)
Consistently excellent, especially in penalty shootouts. The top goalkeeper this season.

14. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)
Helped Barcelona to a domestic treble with consistent goal-scoring form.

13. Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
Ended the season in outstanding form. Dominated the Club World Cup final and other key games.

12. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
Finally added silverware. Strong league campaign but lacked European impact.

11. Pedri (Barcelona)
Commanded Barcelona’s midfield. His control and passing were vital in key matches.

Top 10 Contenders

10. Nuno Mendes (PSG)
Balanced performances in defense and attack. Played key roles in knockout stages.

9. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG)
Helped both Napoli and PSG win league titles. His creativity was essential.

8. Achraf Hakimi (PSG)
Delivered in both ends of the pitch. Key goals and assists during UCL knockout rounds.

7. Desire Doue (PSG)
Aged 19, yet already decisive in big games. Won Club World Cup Young Player Award.

6. Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)
Individual brilliance including a hat-trick vs Man City. Madrid’s early exits cost him ground.

5. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
Led Liverpool to a Premier League title. Champions League exit weakened his overall campaign.

4. Raphinha (Barcelona)
Barcelona’s top attacker. Stepped up in crucial games and silenced criticism.

3. Vitinha (PSG)
Controlled PSG’s midfield all season. Delivered consistently in UCL and for country.

2. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
At 17, he starred in UCL semifinals and helped Barcelona win the league. Outstanding breakthrough year.

1. Ousmane Dembele (PSG)
Scored in critical Champions League ties and assisted twice in the final. Despite PSG’s Club World Cup loss, he remains the Ballon d’or.