Liverpool have four players nominated for football’s prestigious 2025 Ballon d’Or, highlighting their exceptional season.
Alexis Mac Allister, Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and new signing Florian Wirtz have been named on the prestigious 30-man shortlist.
This recognition highlights their crucial roles — from Salah’s attacking prowess and Mac Allister’s midfield control to Van Dijk’s defensive leadership and Wirtz’s dynamic impact.
These nominations underscore Liverpool’s strength as a team that combines individual brilliance with collective success.
Former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge, speaking on Sky Sports after Liverpool’s February 2025 victory over Manchester City, said, “When we talk Ballon d’Ors now, if we’re not talking Ballon d’Ors for Mohamed Salah, then it’s getting out of hand,” highlighting Salah’s outstanding consistency and impact this season. (via tbrfootball)
Arsenal legend Arsene Wenger called Salah “indispensable” on any nomination list, praising his combined goal-scoring and playmaking abilities.
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All players nominated men’s Ballon d’Or 2025
The prestigious 30-man shortlist for the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or includes:
| Player | Club | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Ousmane Dembélé | PSG | France |
| Gianluigi Donnarumma | PSG | Italy |
| Jude Bellingham | Real Madrid | England |
| Désiré Doué | PSG | France |
| Denzel Dumfries | Internazionale | Netherlands |
| Serhou Guirassy | Borussia Dortmund | Guinea |
| Erling Haaland | Manchester City | Norway |
| Viktor Gyökeres | Arsenal | Sweden |
| Achraf Hakimi | PSG | Morocco |
| Harry Kane | Bayern Munich | England |
| Khvicha Kvaratskhelia | PSG | Georgia |
| Robert Lewandowski | Barcelona | Poland |
| Alexis Mac Allister | Liverpool | Argentina |
| Lautaro Martinez | Internazionale | Argentina |
| Scott McTominay | Napoli | Scotland |
| Kylian Mbappé | Real Madrid | France |
| Nuno Mendes | PSG | Portugal |
| João Neves | PSG | Portugal |
| Pedri | FC Barcelona | Spain |
| Cole Palmer | Chelsea | England |
| Michael Olise | Bayern Munich | France |
| Raphinha | Barcelona | Brazil |
| Declan Rice | Arsenal | England |
| Fabián Ruiz | PSG | Spain |
| Lamine Yamal | Barcelona | Spain |
| Florian Wirtz | Liverpool | Spain |
| Vitinha | PSG | Portugal |
| Vinícius Júnior | Real Madrid | Brazil |
| Virgil van Dijk | Liverpool | Netherlands |
| Mohamed Salah | Liverpool | Egypt |
This list represents a diverse group of the world’s top football talents competing for one of the sport’s highest individual honours.
The winners will be announced in Paris on September 22, 2025, in a ceremony that promises to celebrate the finest talents in football.
This year’s Ballon d’Or race is widely regarded as fiercely competitive, combining players’ individual achievements with their teams’ successes in major competitions.
Liverpool’s nominations highlight the club’s exceptional season and global standing in football.
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