Ballon d’Or nominations for women’s best player award

The Ballon d’Or has released the full list of nominees for the highly anticipated 2025 Women’s Ballon d’Or, showcasing 30 outstanding female footballers from across the globe

Leading the nominations are established stars such as Aitana Bonmati, Alexia Putellas, Pernille Harder, and Lucy Bronze, alongside rising talents including Melchie Dumornay, Temwa Chawinga, and Frida Leonardsen-Maanum.

Also named in the prestigious list are Barbra Banda, Claudia Pina, Sandy Baltimore, Marta, Chloe Kelly, Leah Williamson, and Esther Gonzalez, among others.

The Ballon d’Or recognition celebrates the best women’s footballers for their excellence, impact, and achievements over the past season.

The final winner will be announced at the official awards ceremony later in the year.

FULL LIST

• 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