
Ballon d'Or 2025 Odds
- Club World Cup
- Women's Euro 2025
- Premier League
- Championship
- League One
- League Two
- English Cup Competitions
- Champions League
- Europa League
- Scottish Premier League
- Conference League
- World Cup 2026
- Euro 2028
- Women's Football
- Next Manager Betting
- Transfer Betting
- Premier League Matches
- Premier League Winner
- Premier League Top Goalscorer
- Premier League Relegation
- Premier League Top 4 Finish
- Premier League Opta Stats
- Premier League Insights
- Premier League Predictions
- Championship Matches
- Championship Winner
- Championship Top Goalscorer
- Championship Promotion
- Championship Relegation
- Championship Opta Stats
- League One Matches
- League One Winner
- League One Top Goalscorer
- League One Promotion
- League One Relegation
- League One Opta Stats
- League Two Matches
- League Two Winner
- League Two Top Goalscorer
- League Two Promotion
- League Two Relegation
- League Two Opta Stats
- Champions League Matches
- Champions League Winner
- Champions League Top Scorer
- Champions League Groups
- Champions League Opta Stats
- Champions League Predictions
- Europa League Matches
- Europa League Winner
- Europa League Top Scorer
- Europa League Groups
- Europa League Opta Stats
- Europa Conference League
- World Cup Winner
- World Cup Top Scorer
- World Cup Matches
- World Cup Golden Ball
- World Cup Golden Glove
- World Cup Knockout Stage
- World Cup Group Odds
Welcome to our dedicated Ballon d'Or betting hub, your go-to guide for everything you need to know about betting on football’s most prestigious individual honour. Here, you'll find details on how to place your bets, the leading contenders for the 2025 award, and a look back at the iconic winners who have made Ballon d'Or history.
Ballon d'Or 2025 Odds
Ballon d'Or 2025 Contenders: Who To Bet On?
In this section we run through the main names in the frame to win the Ballon d'Or in 2025.
Ousmane Dembele: 4/11
Ousmane Dembélé had a sensational 2024/25 season at PSG, playing a pivotal role in their quadruple-winning campaign. Dembélé accumulated over 30 goals across all competitions and, having also hit double digits in assists, individual accolades are almost certain to follow for the in-form Frenchman, who is now the clear favourite to win the Ballon d'Or.
Lamine Yamal: 4/1
Where do you even begin with Lamine Yamal? After helping Spain win the European Championship at just 17 years old - having only turned 17 on the eve of the final - the teenage prodigy has gone on to enjoy a remarkable season with Barcelona, lifting La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup in a stunning domestic treble.
Mo Salah: 9/1
Mohamed Salah is on the verge of making Premier League history, needing just one more goal to break the record for the most goal contributions in a single season. With 28 goals and 18 assists to his name, his output has been nothing short of extraordinary - and absolutely vital to Liverpool’s title-winning campaign. However, Liverpool's early exit from Europe could hinder his chances for Ballon d'Or glory.
Raphinha: 9/1
Raphinha has been instrumental in Barcelona’s domestic treble, racking up close to 60 goal involvements in a standout season. The Brazilian winger also looks set to win the Champions League Golden Boot. With flair, creativity, and end product in abundance, Raphinha has elevated his game to spectacular new heights, making him one of the most entertaining players to watch in the world right now.
Gianluigi Donnarumma: 18/1
Much like his PSG teammate Ousmane Dembele, goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has earned widespread acclaim for a string of outstanding performances during PSG's historic 2024/25 season. While it's incredibly rare for a goalkeeper to win the Ballon d’Or - a feat only achieved by Lev Yashin in 1963 - Donnarumma catches the eye at 18/1 in the betting to win the game’s most prestigious individual honour.
Former Ballon d'Or Winners
Lionel Messi holds the record with a whopping eight Ballon d'Or wins between 2008 and 2017. Cristiano Ronaldo follows with five wins, ahead of Michel Platini, Johan Cruyff, and Marco van Basetn with three wins apiece.
Rodri is the most recent player to claim the coveted prize.
In the table below we provide information on the last 10 winners.
Year | Winner | club |
---|---|---|
2024 | Rodri | Man City |
2023 | Lionel Messi | Inter Miami |
2022 | Karim Benzema | Real Madrid |
2021 | Lionel Messi | PSG |
2020 | No award due to COVID | NA |
2019 | Lionel Messi | Barcelona |
2018 | Luka Modric | Real Madrid |
2017 | Cristiano Ronaldo | Real Madrid |
2016 | Cristiano Ronaldo | Real Madrid |
2015 | Lionel Messi | Barcelona |
Frequently Asked Questions on the Ballon d'Or
What is the Ballon d'Or?
The Ballon d'Or is an annual accolade awarded to the best player in football.
Who votes for the Ballon d'Or?
Journalists. A representative is chosen from each of the 100 top ranked country. Each journalist chooses their top 10 players from a shortlist, ranking them in order 1 to 10.
Which player has the most Ballon d'Or wins?
Lionel Messi has won the most Ballon d'Or with eight wins.
Who is the favourite to win the Ballon d'Or in 2025?
Ousmane Dembele (PSG) and Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) are the favourites to win the award in 2025.
Who won the Ballon d'Or in 2024?
Man City midfielder Rodri is the current holder of the award.
Who is the last English footballer to win the Ballon d'Or?
Michael Owen is the last Englishman to win the award, which he did back in 2001.
When is the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony?
The 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony is scheduled for Monday 22nd Spetember 2025 at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France.