Who are contenders for 2025 men's & women's Ballon d'Or awards?
Summary
The Ballon d'Or awards, which recognize the best male and female soccer players, will be announced in Paris. Key contenders include Ousmane Dembele, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, and Raphinha, who have shown impressive performances in recent seasons. The article evaluates each player's statistics and achievements from the 2024-25 season.Key Facts
- The Ballon d'Or awards for the best male and female players will be announced in Paris.
- Ousmane Dembele played 53 games for Paris St-Germain, scoring 35 goals and helping his team win Ligue 1 and the European champions title.
- Harry Kane scored 41 goals in 51 games for Bayern Munich and helped them win the Bundesliga.
- Kylian Mbappe joined Real Madrid from Paris St-Germain and became the top goalscorer in La Liga with 31 goals.
- Raphinha played 57 games for Barcelona, scoring 34 goals and assisting 22 times, contributing to Barcelona's success in La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Supercopa de España.
- Harry Kane is England's record goalscorer, and he scored 10 goals in 11 days in September.
- Kylian Mbappe also helped France finish third in the Nations League, achieving a personal milestone by scoring 50 goals for the national team.
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