As the countdown to the prestigious Ballon d’Or 2025 award ceremony begins, football fans eagerly anticipate the results of this year’s nominees. Among them, Lamine Yamal, the young sensation from Barcelona, and Ousmane Dembele of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are generating considerable buzz. The ceremony, set to take place on a Monday at 19:00 GMT, marks another chapter in the rich history of the Ballon d’Or, which has recognized football excellence since its inception by France Football in 1956.
For Yamal, 18 years of age, he has great ambition to win many prizes in future. He wants to win five or six Ballon d’Ors. So far, he’s already left his legacy by winning the Kopa Trophy for the best under 21-year-old at last year’s awards. PSG’s new talisman Dembele has more than filled the shoes of former darling Kylian Mbappe. After racking up an incredible 35 goals last season, he’s your clear pick as the top option.
The Legacy of the Ballon d’Or
The Ballon d’Or has been one of the most prestigious awards for footballers across the globe for more than 60 years. Every year, an independent panel of journalists from each of the top 100 countries in the FIFA world rankings submits their votes. Fans pick their all-star players based on the stats from the last year’s play. Points are rewarded on a 10 through 1 descending scale for each juror’s top ten picks.
As the nominees for this year’s award have been announced, nine members of PSG have been recognized among the 30 shortlisted players. This remarkable dominance is a testament to the team’s success in the Champions League and their overall stellar performance across the season. Perhaps most importantly, it’s the contributions of Dembele that have made him such a favorite, with his constant scoring form being key to powering PSG’s title run.
“It is nice after what was a wonderful season with PSG,” – Ousmane Dembele
This anonymized voting system provides all nominees, big and small, an equal opportunity to be recognized for their accomplishments. The media members involved in the voting process vote for ten players in order of merit with points assigned to each. This approach seeks to acknowledge both individual excellence and important contributions to a player’s team success.
Lamine Yamal: A Bright Future Ahead
Lamine Yamal has proven, immediately, that he is more than just a product of his tender age. Scoring 18 goals in 55 games across all competitions last season, he has cemented his status as one of the most talented attackers in the world. His drive has hit home with countless young players who want to one day do what he’s done.
Yamal’s recent accolades and developments have led him to becoming one of the most buzz-worthy young talents in football today. His determination is evident in his statement regarding the Ballon d’Or:
“I don’t dream of winning one Ballon d’Or, I dream of winning lots.” – Lamine Yamal
Young athletes are adopting an all-or-nothing approach that demands results now. Like the sports stars they admire, they too want to achieve greatness over the long haul in their careers. As he looks forward to this year’s ceremony, we hope that Yamal’s dreams will encourage countless others to dream big and chase after those dreams without fear.
Ousmane Dembele: The Veteran Contender
Ousmane Dembele comes into the race as one of the only predicable commodities with plenty of experience in the bank. He stepped into an absolutely vital role for PSG once Mbappe departed. Since then, he’s shown that under pressure, he’s clutch. His astonishing rookie performance last season made him an instant fan favorite. Expand It, too, made his legend it at the central node of power to international football.
Dembele acknowledges the competitive nature of this year’s award but recognizes his accomplishments:
“I think it’s true that I am one of the favourites, but we will see what happens.” – Ousmane Dembele
His confidence is understandable given a season teeming with electric high tide rises and cannonball goals that carried his club through frequent tests to a championship climb. He’s looking forward to the results of this year’s awards. With his gifted combination of talent and experience he seems all ready for such a big stage.
