The Ballon d’Or organisers have officially released the list of 30 nominees for the 2025 Women’s Ballon d’Or, celebrating the most outstanding female footballers from around the world.
The star-studded list features global icons like Aitana Bonmati, Alexia Putellas, Pernille Harder, and Lucy Bronze, along with emerging talents such as Melchie Dumornay, Temwa Chawinga, and Frida Leonardsen-Maanum.
Also among the nominees are Barbra Banda, Claudia Pina, Sandy Baltimore, Marta, Chloe Kelly, Leah Williamson, and Esther Gonzalez — all recognised for their stellar performances and impact throughout the past season.
The Women’s Ballon d’Or honours excellence, consistency, and influence in the sport, and the winner will be revealed at the annual awards ceremony later this year.
Full List of Nominees:
- Sandy Baltimore
- Barbra Banda
- Aitana Bonmati
- Lucy Bronze
- Klara Bühl
- Mariona Caldentey
- Sofia Cantore
- Steph Catley
- Temwa Chawinga
- Melchie Dumornay
- Emily Fox
- Cristiana Girelli
- Esther Gonzalez
- Caroline Graham Hansen
- Hannah Hampton
- Pernille Harder
- Patri Guijarro
- Amanda Gutierres
- Lindsey Heaps
- Chloe Kelly
- Frida Leonardsen-Maanum
- Marta
- Clara Mateo
- Ewa Pajor
- Claudia Pina
- Alexia Putellas
- Alessia Russo
- Johanna Rytting Kaneryd
- Caroline Weir
- Leah Williamson