2025 Ballon d'Or Live: Dembele or Yamal? Can Bonmati seal 3-peat?

The 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony is underway at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France. Follow along for live updates as soccer's most prestigious individual accolades are handed out to the game's biggest stars. Pull the page down to refresh.

Yachine Trophy (Best Goalkeeper)

Gianluigi Donnarumma 🏆
Hannah Hampton 🏆

Emiliano Martinez has been unseated. The Argentine netminder was aiming to be named the game's top goalkeeper for the third consecutive year, but the honor went to Donnarumma after the Italian played an instrumental role in helping Paris Saint-Germain enjoy the greatest season in club history. Now at Manchester City after a summer transfer, Donnarumma was quick to thank his former teammates while on stage with compatriot Gianluigi Buffon.

Hampton, meanwhile, was the overwhelming favorite for the women's award after her heroics at Euro 2025. The Chelsea shot-stopper stole the show in the tournament final, saving two Spanish penalties in a shootout to lift the Lionesses to their second consecutive European crown.

Yohan Cruyff Trophy (Best Coach)

Luis Enrique 🏆
Sarina Wiegman 🏆

The tacticians behind two of the standout triumphs of the 2024-25 season were chosen as the top coaches of the year. Luis Enrique masterminded Paris Saint-Germain's philosophical shift that ended with a historic Champions League title and treble-winning season.

On the women's side, decorated Dutch coach Wiegman took home the hardware after guiding England to the Euro 2025 crown. The Lionesses went into the tournament with massive expectations after winning the 2022 title, and, thanks in large part to Wiegman's late-game substitutions in the knockout stages, successfully defended the trophy.

Wiegman took the opportunity to deliver an important message on the growth of the women's game.

"The women's game has grown so gar, we have broken records. This is not just a personal honor, I see it as a reflection of the women's game, we have come so far," the 55-year-old said on stage. "With that growth we have responsibility and we have to try and keep our identity, being authentic and inclusive. I hope we will keep fighting against misogyny and racism. Football should always unite and never divide."

Kopa Trophy (Best U21 Player)

Lamine Yamal 🏆
Vicky Lopez 🏆

Was there ever any doubt?

Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal defended the trophy he captured last season as the world's best player under 21 years of age. He's the first player to successfully retain the honor in the short history of the award. Yamal, 18, could keep hold of this one until he ages out of the category.

Yamal beat out the likes of Desire Doue, Dean Huijsen, and Kenan Yildiz.

"Maybe I'll see you later," gala co-host Gullit teased as Yamal left the stage, referencing the Spaniard's chances of winning the Ballon d'Or later.

Fellow Spanish teenager Vicky Lopez then made it a clean sweep in the category for Barcelona, winning the women's Kopa Trophy. She came out ahead of Euro 2025 breakout star Michelle Agyemang and Real Madrid forward Linda Caicedo.

Gerd Muller Trophy (Top Scorer)

Viktor Gyokeres 🏆
Ewa Pajor 🏆

Named after the iconic German striker who was one of the most prolific players in history, these awards are bestowed on the top male and female scorers from last season.

Gyokeres, now at Arsenal, found the net 54 times in 52 appearances for Portuguese outfit Sporting CP. Pajor, meanwhile, found the net with frightening regularity for Barcelona. The Polish striker scored at nearly a goal per game pace, recording 43 tallies in 45 appearances.

Awards still to come ...

Men's Ballon d'Or

For the second straight year, the men's Ballon d'Or will go to a first-time winner. Rodri, last year's recipient, isn't nominated this time around.

Ousmane Dembele is considered the front-runner after leading Paris Saint-Germain to a treble-winning campaign. The French forward registered 32 goals and 13 assists across all competitions as PSG won Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, and, finally, the Champions League. A record-tying nine PSG players are nominated for the men's award. Barcelona duo Yamal and Raphinha are viewed as Dembele's stiffest competition for the honor after spearheading the Catalan side to multiple trophies last season.

Nominees

France Football, the French magazine that co-organizes the Ballon d'Or gala together with UEFA, has been revealing the final rankings for the 30 nominees throughout the day in the buildup to the ceremony in Paris.

The 10 remaining contenders for the crown are: Dembele, Yamal, Raphinha, Achraf Hakimi, Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, Mohamed Salah, Cole Palmer, Kylian Mbappe, and Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Women's Ballon d'Or

Aitana Bonmati is looking to claim her third consecutive Ballon d'Or and continue Spain's run of dominance in this category. Bonmati and Barcelona teammate and compatriot Alexia Putellas have combined to take home this trophy in each of the past four years. But a strong English contingent, led by Chloe Kelly, Alessia Russo, and Leah Williamson, could bring that streak to an end after Arsenal won the Champions League and the Lionesses beat Spain in a riveting Euro 2025 final.

Nominees

The women's finalists have also been trimmed down to 10 contenders ahead of Monday's event, with rankings from No. 11 to No. 30 already revealed.

That leaves the following stars in contention for the trophy: Bonmati, Putellas, Kelly, Russo, Williamson, Mariona Caldentey, Patri Guijarro, Lucy Bronze, Hannah Hampton, and Ewa Pajor.

Other awards

Socrates Award: Named after the legendary Brazilian midfielder, this award is given out for best humanitarian work by a footballer.

Club of the Year: Awarded to the best men's and women's clubs from last season.