FULL LIST: 30 Stars Named in 2025 Women’s Ballon d’Or Nominees, Bonmatí and Putellas Lead the Way
The Ultimate Guide to the 2025 Women’s Ballon d’Or Nominees
The world of women’s football is buzzing with excitement as the official nominees for the 2025 Women’s Ballon d’Or have been unveiled. A total of 30 exceptional players, recognized for their stellar performances throughout the 2024-25 season, are in the running for the sport’s most prestigious individual award.
Leading the charge are two giants of the game and FC Barcelona teammates, Aitana Bonmatí and Alexia Putellas. Bonmatí, the reigning two-time champion, is a strong favorite to clinch a historic third consecutive title after a season where she led Barcelona to a domestic treble and Spain to the final of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025. Her teammate, Alexia Putellas, a two-time winner herself, is also in strong contention after a successful comeback from injury, showcasing her continued brilliance on the pitch.
The list is a global showcase of talent, featuring a mix of established superstars and breakout talents from major leagues around the world. England’s UEFA Women’s Euro 2025-winning squad is well-represented, with players like Chloe Kelly, Alessia Russo, and Leah Williamson making the cut. Arsenal, the 2025 Women’s Champions League winners, have the highest number of nominees with seven players on the list.
The winner will be announced at a grand ceremony in Paris on Monday, September 22, 2025.
Full List of 2025 Women’s Ballon d’Or Nominees
Here is the complete list of the 30 nominated players, along with their respective clubs:
- Sandy Baltimore (Chelsea)
- Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride)
- Aitana Bonmatí (FC Barcelona)
- Lucy Bronze (Chelsea)
- Klara Bühl (Bayern Munich)
- Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal)
- Sofia Cantore (Washington Spirit)
- Steph Catley (Arsenal)
- Temwa Chawinga (Kansas City Current)
- Melchie Dumornay (Olympique Lyonnais)
- Emily Fox (Arsenal)
- Cristiana Girelli (Juventus)
- Esther González (NY/NJ Gotham FC)
- Caroline Graham Hansen (FC Barcelona)
- Patri Guijarro (FC Barcelona)
- Amanda Gutierres (Palmeiras)
- Hannah Hampton (Chelsea)
- Pernille Harder (Bayern Munich)
- Lindsey Heaps (Olympique Lyonnais)
- Chloe Kelly (Arsenal)
- Frida Leonardsen-Maanum (Arsenal)
- Marta (Orlando Pride)
- Clara Mateo (Paris FC)
- Ewa Pajor (FC Barcelona)
- Claudia Pina (FC Barcelona)
- Alexia Putellas (FC Barcelona)
- Alessia Russo (Arsenal)
- Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (Chelsea)
- Caroline Weir (Real Madrid)
- Leah Williamson (Arsenal)
