Ballon d'Or Odds: Dembele Odds-On Favourite As PSG Dominate Market

The Ballon d’Or is less than a month away, and betting sites are already offering odds ahead of the star-studded ceremony in Paris.

Paris Saint-Germain lead the pack with six nominees in the top 10 of the betting market, with players from Barcelona, Liverpool and Chelsea also featuring.

For now, PSG's Ousmane Dembele holds firm at the top of the market, thanks to his key role in delivering the club’s long-awaited first Champions League success.

But with the award to be announced in the French capital on September 22, nothing is guaranteed.

Lamin Yamal is fast emerging as a serious contender, while Mo Salah, Raphinha and Ferreira Vitinha are also in the mix.

Here are the latest prices for this year’s Ballon d’Or.

Ballon d'Or 2025 Odds:

Dembele Heads The Market

Without question, the 2024/25 season was the finest of Dembele’s career.

It may have begun slowly, but once the calendar turned to January, the Frenchman elevated his game to another level.

The midfielder became a pivotal figure in Luis Enrique’s side, helping them secure not only a league and cup double in France but also European glory.

Dembele was named Ligue 1 Player of the Season and currently leads the Ballon d’Or race as the clear favourite at 1/4.

Yamal’s Star Shines Brightly

What an incredible couple of seasons it has been for Yamal.

Fresh from guiding Spain to their fourth European Championship, expectations for the teenager were high – and he more than delivered.

The spotlight never seems too bright for Yamal, who is a 4/1 chance, and many believe he could collect multiple Ballon d’Or titles before his career is finished.

Comparisons are already being drawn with another Barcelona legend, Lionel Messi, the record eight-time winner of football’s top individual prize.

Yamal has started this season in style, scoring once and providing two assists to help Barça make a perfect start in La Liga.

Salah Can Celebrate Superb Season

Had Liverpool reached the Champions League final, Salah’s odds would almost certainly be shorter than they are now.

But their exit at the hands of PSG in the round of 16 saw the Egyptian’s chances suffer.

Still, his 29 league goals secured a fourth Premier League Golden Boot as Liverpool lifted the title in Arne Slot’s first season as manager.

He closed the 2024/25 season by equalling the Premier League record for goal involvements in a single campaign (47), and has started the new campaign with a goal and an assist in his first two matches.

Salah is 20/1 to win the award with betting apps.

Raphinha In The Reckoning

When Leeds sold Raphinha to Barcelona in 2022, they received £55million.

Looking at how he has played since joining the Spanish side, they may feel they should have secured more for the Brazil international.

The 28-year-old has signed a new contract to stay at the Nou Camp, where he hopes to end his career, but not for a few years yet.

Raphinha - who has a goal and an assist to his name already this season - is also 20/1 on football betting sites for this year's top individual honour.

Vitinha Enjoys Victorious Season

After a phenomenally successful season, Vitinha (20/1) finds himself in the running for this year’s prize.

The Portuguese midfielder - who scored the only goal in a 1-0 win at Nantes on the opening weekend - played a pivotal role in PSG’s treble-winning season and was instrumental in Portugal’s Nations League triumph this summer.

This trophy-laden season has ensured the 25-year-old has captured the attention of pundits and supporters alike.

Elsewhere,  Achraf Hakimi of PSG and Chelsea's Cole Palmer are both 33/1, Fabian Ruiz is 40/1, while Nuno Mendes and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are 50/1.

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