Ousmane Dembele remains the frontrunner for the 2025 Ballon dOr despite Paris Saint-Germains loss to Chelsea in the Club World Cup final.
The updated power rankings reflect standout campaigns across club and international competitions.
Here are the top 20 contenders for the 2025 Ballon dOr award20. Bradley Barcola PSGBarcola played a key role in PSGs domestic dominance and Champions League success, offering goals and flair from the wings. However, being benched in crucial UCL knockout ties, including the final, slightly dents his standing despite a productive campaign at just 22 years old.
19. Michael Olise Bayern MunichOlise justified Bayerns 60m investment with a breakout debut season, quickly becoming their creative heartbeat. His combination of assists and goals, especially during the Club World Cup, showed he belongs on the elite stage.
18. Vinicius Jr. Real MadridVini started strong, determined to avenge his second-place finish in 2024. However, Real Madrids late-season dip and his underwhelming Club World Cup performances dropped him from the top 10 radar.