2025 Ballon D'Or Ranking.  — we've listed the 20 most likely candidates for the 2025 ballon d'or based on how they've performed this time around ahead of the october gala.  — lionel messi has won the ballon d'or for a record eighth time, solidifying his status as one of football's greatest legends.

With euro 2025 and copa america behind us, the ballon d’or picture for this year is starting to look a little clearer. The ranking, according to sportskeeda.com, features euro and copa america stars.