Ballon d’Or 2025 Odds: Who Will Be Crowned The World’s Best Soccer Player?

There are few more prestigious honors in world soccer than being named the winner of the Ballon d’Or.

The accolade has been handed out annually since 1956, with some of the greatest players in the history of the game picking up the accolade. Lionel Messi is the most successful player, with the Argentine winning the Ballon d’Or on eight occasions.

However, there is a competitive feel to the betting for the award in 2025. You can find the latest Ballon d’Or 2025 odds, and our outright pick to win the accolade here.

Ballon d’Or Winners

Picking up the Ballon d’Or has honored the world’s best players. You can find the last ten winners of the prestigious honor below.

Ballon d’Or 2025 Odds

Ballon d’Or 2025 Leading Contenders

Ousmane Dembele (France/PSG)

Winning the Champions League normally puts a player in pole position to win the Ballon d’Or. Therefore, it is no surprise to see Ousmane Dembele at the top of the betting.

The Frenchman was excellent for PSG on their way to winning the European honor for the first time, scoring eight times and registering six assists. Dembele also played an important role in securing a domestic double for the Parisians, scoring 21 goals in 29 Ligue 1 appearances.

Lamine Yamal (Spain/Barcelona)

Lamine Yamal is undeniably one of the most exciting young talents in world soccer. He emerged on the scene after playing an integral role in Spain’s EURO 2024 success last summer, but his performance levels have reached new heights in 2024-25.

Yamal scored nine and registered 13 assists in Barcelona’s La Liga-winning campaign. He was also a standout player in the Champions League after recording eight goal involvements.

Raphinha (Brazil/Barcelona)

Amazingly, no Brazilian player has won the Ballon d’Or since Kaka in 2007. Raphinha was a short-price favorite to end that wait earlier this year, but his odds have drifted since PSG were crowned champions of Europe.

The winger was in sensational form for Barcelona throughout the season, scoring an eye-catching 13 goals in 14 Champions League appearances and adding eight assists for good measure. He also ended the domestic season with 18 goals and nine assists in 36 La Liga outings.

Who Should Win The 2025 Ballon d’Or?

The Ballon d’Or should be awarded to the player who has been the best individual throughout the calendar year. Therefore, Mohamed Salah should win the award in 2025.

The Egyptian superstar scored a remarkable 29 goals in Liverpool’s Premier League-winning campaign, and broke the record for goal involvements in a 38-game season after accumulating 18 assists.

Despite Liverpool’s early exit in the Champions League, Salah was still a shining light after racking up seven goal involvements in nine matches.