07 Aug 2025, 16:54
Announced Nominees for the Golden Ball 2025
- The nominees for the Golden Ball 2025 include 30 players.
- PSG is represented by nine players, which is a record.
- The award ceremony will take place on September 22 in Paris.
The announced list of nominees for the Golden Ball 2025 includes 30 players. The leaders among the nominees are Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal, who represent PSG and FC Barcelona respectively.
PSG, which won the Champions League, has the largest number of nominees — nine players, including Dembélé, Vitinha, and Fabien Ruiz. They demonstrated outstanding play, allowing the club to achieve triumphs in various tournaments.
Lamine Yamal, an 18-year-old talent from Barcelona, also received a nomination, thanks to his significant role in the club's achievements, and alongside him in the list are Rafinha and Pedri.
Among other nominees from the English Premier League are Mohamed Salah and Kol Palmer. Salah helped Liverpool secure their 20th championship title, while Palmer became an important part of Manchester City's success in the Club World Cup.
The award ceremony will take place on September 22 at the Shatle theater in Paris, where the announced winners in other categories will also be revealed, such as the best young player and the best coach.
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