Ousmane Dembélé has emerged as the frontrunner for the 2025 Ballon d’Or in Score90’s latest provisional rankings, with Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal in second and Kylian Mbappé making a surprise return to the top three.
The Paris Saint-Germain winger has enjoyed a dazzling season, lifting the Champions League trophy alongside three domestic titles.
His form has put him firmly on course for his first Ballon d’Or, with Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup final against Tottenham in Udine presenting a further chance to cement his lead.
In second place, 18-year-old Lamine Yamal has continued to defy his age with a season of remarkable consistency and influence.
The Barcelona prodigy played a pivotal role in guiding his side to the Champions League semi-finals and claimed three major honours, including the La Liga title.
Kylian Mbappé takes third spot in the provisional table, marking a significant rebound for the Real Madrid forward.
While his first season under Carlo Ancelotti did not yield a major team trophy, Mbappé’s personal brilliance shone through as he secured the European Golden Shoe.
Completing the top five are Barcelona’s midfield maestro Pedri and Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah, both of whom delivered standout campaigns for club and country.
Sixth place is occupied by Raphinha, another of Barcelona’s key performers during their impressive year.
The list is dominated by PSG and Barcelona players, underlining the influence of both clubs on the European stage this season.
PSG’s Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, Achraf Hakimi, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia all feature in the top 10, alongside their teammate Dembélé.
Score90’s provisional Ballon d’Or 2025 top 10
- Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain)
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
- Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid)
- Pedri (Barcelona)
- Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
- Raphinha (Barcelona)
- Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain)
- Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain)
- Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain)
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Paris Saint-Germain)
The final Ballon d’Or results will be revealed later this year, but with silverware and individual brilliance already defining the campaigns of the leading contenders, the race for football’s most prestigious individual honour remains wide open.
