The Ballon d’Or has officially unveiled the 30 nominees for the 2025 Women’s Ballon d’Or, celebrating the top-performing female footballers from around the world for their outstanding achievements over the past season.
The star-studded list features reigning champions and seasoned internationals such as Aitana Bonmati, Alexia Putellas, Lucy Bronze, and Pernille Harder. It also highlights emerging talents like Melchie Dumornay, Temwa Chawinga, and Frida Leonardsen-Maanum, reflecting a diverse mix of experience and fresh potential.
Other notable nominees include Barbra Banda, Marta, Chloe Kelly, Leah Williamson, Claudia Pina, and Esther Gonzalez, among others.
The award honours players for their excellence, consistency, and influence in the game, with the winner to be revealed at the official Ballon d’Or ceremony later this year.
Full List of 2025 Women’s Ballon d’Or Nominees:
- Sandy Baltimore
- Barbra Banda
- Aitana Bonmati
- Lucy Bronze
- Klara Bühl
- Mariona Caldentey
- Sofia Cantore
- Steph Catley
- Temwa Chawinga
- Melchie Dumornay
- Emily Fox
- Cristiana Girelli
- Esther Gonzalez
- Caroline Graham Hansen
- Hannah Hampton
- Pernille Harder
- Patri Guijarro
- Amanda Gutierres
- Lindsey Heaps
- Chloe Kelly
- Frida Leonardsen-Maanum
- Marta
- Clara Mateo
- Ewa Pajor
- Claudia Pina
- Alexia Putellas
- Alessia Russo
- Johanna Rytting Kaneryd
- Caroline Weir
- Leah Williamson
