UEFA have announced a revised voting criteria for the 2025 Ballon d’Or.
This year’s ceremony is scheduled to take place on September 22 at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.
The early date signals the growing excitement around what is expected to be one of the most unpredictable editions in recent years.
With major tournaments like the UEFA Champions League final, Nations League, and Club World Cup still undecided, no clear favourite has emerged.
The new Ballon d’Or criteria, as confirmed by French newspaper, L’Équipe, will focus on three pillars:
- Individual Performances – the brilliance, decisiveness, and influence of players on the pitch.
- Collective Success – titles and trophies achieved with clubs and national teams
- Sportsmanship and Fair Play – a nod to the integrity and spirit of the game.
UEFA has also announced that all male awards will now have corresponding female versions, reinforcing a commitment to gender equality in football recognition.