The nominees to lift the 2025 men's Ballon d'Or have been announced with Paris Saint-Germain talisman Ousmane Demebélé and Barcelona 's 18-year-old star Lamine Yamal among the favourites.

Demebélé played an integral role as PSG won the first Champions League title in the club's history last season, while Yamal's performances for Barcelona and Spain have seen him likened to Lionel Messi .

Last year's winner, Rodri , did not make the list after suffering a serious knee injury in September that kept him out until the penutlimate game of Manchester City 's Premier League season.

Dembélé was joined on the list by eight of his PSG teammates including Désiré Doué , Achraf Hakimi and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia .

Despite the French club's dominance, the Premier League boasted

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