France Football unveiled the list of 30 nominations for the men’s Ballon d’Or, and Paris Saint-Germain made history.
A staggering nine of their players, Ousmane Dembélé, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Désiré Doué, Achraf Hakimi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Nuno Mendes, João Neves, Fabián Ruiz, and Vitinha, secured spots on the shortlist, marking an unprecedented representation from a single club. Even PSG’s head coach, Luis Enrique, earned a nod in the Coach of the Year category.
This remarkable feat underscores PSG’s incredible 2024–25 campaign, having clinched a treble, including their inaugural UEFA Champions League title, plus domestic league and cup honours, further elevating their global stature.
Here’s how the other top clubs stack up: Paris Saint-Germain leads the pack in nominations, outpacing both Liverpool and Barcelona, who sit joint second, reflecting the club’s dominant performances across competitions.
Mark your calendar: The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony is scheduled for Monday, September 22, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.
Why it matters:
PSG’s record-breaking nine nominations are a testament to their squad depth and the strategic success under Luis Enrique’s leadership, who also earned his own nod as Coach of the Year.
This selection reflects not just individual excellence, but also the collective strength and synergy of PSG across European and domestic competitions.
With the award presentation just over a month away, the stage is set for what promises to be one of the most fiercely contested Ballon d’Or evenings in years.