BREAKING: The first batch of Ballon d’Or 2025 rankings has been announced at the Paris ceremony, with stunning placements seeing Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior ranked 16th and Manchester City’s Erling Haaland at 26th, while PSG dominates the upper rankings ahead of the top 10 reveal.
The 69th Ballon d’Or ceremony at Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris has begun with major surprises, as the initial rankings 11-30 reveal unexpected positions for some of football’s biggest stars. The ceremony continues with anticipation building for the top 10 and ultimate winner announcement.
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🔴 LIVE UPDATES: Men’s Ballon d’Or Rankings 11-30
The Complete Rankings Revealed
| Rank | Player | Club | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | Pedri | Barcelona | Spain |
| 12th | Khvicha Kvaratskhelia | Napoli/PSG | Georgia |
| 13th | Harry Kane | Bayern Munich | England |
| 14th | Désiré Doué | PSG | France |
| 15th | Viktor Gyökeres | Sporting/Arsenal | Sweden |
| 16th | Vinícius Júnior | Real Madrid | Brazil |
| 17th | Robert Lewandowski | Barcelona | Poland |
| 18th | Scott McTominay | Napoli | Scotland |
| 19th | João Neves | PSG | Portugal |
| 20th | Lautaro Martínez | Inter Milan | Argentina |
Lower Half Rankings (21-30)
| Rank | Player | Club | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21st | Serhou Guirassy | Borussia Dortmund | Guinea |
| 22nd | Alexis Mac Allister | Liverpool | Argentina |
| 23rd | Jude Bellingham | Real Madrid | England |
| 24th | Fabián Ruiz | PSG | Spain |
| 25th | Denzel Dumfries | Inter Milan | Netherlands |
| 26th | Erling Haaland | Man City | Norway |
| 27th | Declan Rice | Arsenal | England |
| 28th | Virgil van Dijk | Liverpool | Netherlands |
| 29th | Florian Wirtz | Bayer Leverkusen/Liverpool | Germany |
| 30th | Michael Olise | Bayern Munich | France |
🚨 Major Shocks & Surprises
Vinícius Júnior at 16th – The Biggest Surprise
The Real Madrid star, who was runner-up in 2024 and many considered a top-5 contender, finds himself at 16th position. This ranking suggests Real Madrid’s trophyless season severely impacted their players’ standings.
Why This Matters:
- Vinícius was the 2024 runner-up to Rodri
- Real Madrid’s disappointing season clearly affected voting
- Opens door for PSG players to dominate top 10
Erling Haaland’s Stunning 26th Place
Manchester City’s prolific striker at 26th represents one of the ceremony’s biggest shocks, despite his continued goal-scoring prowess.
Contributing Factors:
- Manchester City’s Champions League elimination
- Competition from other strikers like Kane and Gyökeres
- Focus shifting toward creative players and team success
PSG’s Remarkable Representation
With 4 players in the 11-24 range (Kvaratskhelia, Doué, Neves, Fabián Ruiz), PSG’s Champions League triumph is clearly rewarded, setting up their stars for potential top-10 domination.
🏆 Women’s Ballon d’Or Rankings 11-30 REVEALED
Women’s Top Rankings (11-20)
| Rank | Player | Club | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | Claudia Pina | Barcelona | Spain |
| 12th | Marta | Orlando Pride | Brazil |
| 13th | Caroline Graham Hansen | Barcelona | Norway |
| 14th | Barbra Banda | Orlando Pride | Zambia |
| 15th | Sandy Baltimore | Chelsea | France |
| 16th | Cristiana Girelli | Juventus | Italy |
| 17th | Temwa Chawinga | Kansas City | Malawi |
| 18th | Melchie Dumornay | Lyon | Haiti |
| 19th | Klara Bühl | Bayern Munich | Germany |
| 20th | Pernille Harder | Bayern Munich | Denmark |
Women’s Lower Rankings (21-30)
| Rank | Player | Club | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21st | Amanda Gutierres | Palmeiras | Brazil |
| 22nd | Esther González | Gotham FC | Spain |
| 23rd | Johanna Rytting Kaneryd | Chelsea | Sweden |
| 24th | Sofia Cantore | Juventus/Washington Spirit | Italy |
| 25th | Emily Fox | Arsenal | USA |
| 26th | Lindsey Horan Heaps | Lyon | USA |
| 27th | Clara Mateo | Paris FC | France |
| 27th | Frida Leonhardsen Maanum | Arsenal | Norway |
| 29th | Steph Catley | Arsenal | Australia |
| 30th | Caroline Weir | Real Madrid | Scotland |
🔍 Analysis: What These Rankings Tell Us
PSG’s Champions League Impact
The French giants’ historic Champions League victory is clearly reflected in the voting:
- Multiple PSG players in top 30
- Strong representation suggests Ousmane Dembélé remains favorite for top spot
- Donnarumma’s goalkeeper heroics likely place him in top 10
Real Madrid’s Disappointing Season Consequences
- Vinícius Jr. at 16th shows how much team success matters
- Bellingham at 23rd despite individual brilliance
- Mbappé’s position in top 10 will be crucial indicator
Premier League Representation
- Kane at 13th leads English-based players revealed so far
- Liverpool trio (Van Dijk, Mac Allister, Salah TBC) spread across rankings
- Arsenal players (Rice, TBC) await higher positions
🏅 Women’s Award Battle Intensifies
Barcelona’s Continued Dominance
With Claudia Pina at 11th and Caroline Graham Hansen at 13th, Barcelona’s women’s team maintains strong representation, setting up Aitana Bonmatí and Alexia Putellas for top-10 battles.
England’s European Championship Impact
The rankings suggest England’s Euro 2025 victory will heavily influence the top 10, with Chloe Kelly, Lucy Bronze, and Hannah Hampton likely featuring prominently.
Global Representation
- Marta at 12th shows legendary status still recognized
- African talents like Barbra Banda (14th) gaining recognition
- NWSL growth reflected in multiple American league players
🎯 What to Expect in Top 10
Men’s Likely Top 10 Contenders
Based on rankings 11-30, expect the top 10 to feature:
- Ousmane Dembélé (PSG) – Heavy favorite
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) – Youngest potential winner
- Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) – Despite team struggles
- Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) – Consistent excellence
- Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG/Man City) – Goalkeeper hero
Women’s Top 10 Predictions
- Chloe Kelly (Man City/Arsenal) – Euro 2025 hero
- Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona) – Defending champion
- Lucy Bronze (Chelsea) – England’s defensive stalwart
- Alexia Putellas (Barcelona) – Two-time winner
📊 Key Statistics from Rankings 11-30
League Representation (Men’s)
- La Liga: 3 players (Pedri, Vinícius Jr., Lewandowski)
- Premier League: 3 players (Rice, Van Dijk, Mac Allister)
- Serie A: 3 players (Kvaratskhelia, McTominay, Lautaro)
- Ligue 1: 2 players (Doué, Neves)
- Bundesliga: 4 players (Kane, Guirassy, Haaland, Olise)
Country Representation
- Spain: Leading with multiple players across rankings
- England: Strong showing despite mixed club seasons
- France: PSG’s success reflected in multiple nominations
🔮 Predictions for Final Results
Men’s Winner Prediction
Based on early rankings, Ousmane Dembélé appears to have a commanding lead, with PSG’s Champions League triumph providing the perfect narrative.
Women’s Winner Outlook
Chloe Kelly’s Euro 2025 heroics and Champions League success with Arsenal position her as the slight favorite over defending champion Aitana Bonmatí.
⏰ Next: Top 10 Countdown
The ceremony continues with the top 10 reveals building toward the ultimate winner announcements. Stay tuned for:
- Men’s Top 10 Rankings (10th-1st)
- Women’s Top 10 Rankings (10th-1st)
- Young Player Awards (Kopa Trophy)
- Goalkeeper Awards (Yashin Trophy)
- Coach and Club of the Year
🔴 LIVE COVERAGE CONTINUES…
This is a developing story. Rankings 1-10 and winner announcements coming up next. Follow our live coverage for all the latest updates from Paris!
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