Ballon d’Or Féminin 2025 Nominees Announced: Aitana Bonmati, Alessia Russo, Mariona Caldentey Among Top Contenders for the Golden Ball

The shortlist for the 2025 Ballon d’Or Féminin, the most prestigious individual award in women’s football, has been revealed ahead of the ceremony in Paris on September 22. This year’s race is particularly competitive, with several standout performers from across the globe in contention.

Aitana Bonmati, hoping to secure a third consecutive win, leads after helping Barcelona claim a domestic treble and guiding Spain to the Euro 2025 final. Former winner Alexia Putellas remains a strong candidate alongside fellow Barcelona star Mariona Caldentey, fresh from Arsenal’s Champions League final triumph. England’s Alessia Russo also makes the list, credited for her key role in the Lionesses’ Euro 2025 success. Fans and pundits alike eagerly await the award ceremony to see which player will take home football’s ultimate individual honor for 2025.

Sandy Baltimore (Chelsea)

Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride)

Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona)

Lucy Bronze (Chelsea)

Klara Buhl (Bayern Munich)

Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal)

Sofia Cantore (Juventus)

Steph Catley (Arsenal)

Temwa Chawinga (Kansas City Current)

Melchie Dumornay (Lyon)

Emily Fox (Arsenal)

Cristiana Girelli (Juventus)

Esther Gonzalez (Gotham)

Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona)

Patri Guijarro (Barcelona)

Amanda Gutierres (Palmeiras)

Hannah Hampton (Chelsea)

Pernille Harder (Bayern Munich)

Lindsey Heaps (Lyon)

Chloe Kelly (Arsenal)

Frida Maanum (Arsenal)

Clara Mateo (Paris FC)

Marta (Orlando Pride)

Ewa Pajor (Barcelona)

Claudia Pina (Barcelona)

Alexia Putellas (Barcelona)

Alessia Russo (Arsenal)

Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (Chelsea)

Caroline Weir (Real Madrid)

Leah Williamson (Arsenal)