The Digest:
The football world turns its eyes to Paris as the Ballon d’Or ceremony prepares to honour the standout players of the 2024–25 season. According to BBC analysis, stars like Ousmane Dembélé, Harry Kane, and Kylian Mbappé lead the men’s race, while Aitana Bonmati and Alessia Russo headline the women’s shortlist.
- Ousmane Dembélé starred for PSG with 35 goals and 14 assists across the season.
- Harry Kane scored 41 goals and claimed his first major trophy with Bayern Munich.
- Kylian Mbappé netted 31 league goals in his debut season with Real Madrid.
- Mohamed Salah tied a Premier League record with 47 goal involvements for Liverpool.
- Barcelona’s Raphinha and Lamine Yamal also feature after a trophy-laden campaign.
- In the women’s category, Bonmati aims for a third consecutive Ballon d’Or.
- Arsenal’s Alessia Russo and Mariona Caldentey are nominated after stellar seasons.
Sources: Goal
