Ballon d'Or Odds: PSG Lead Nominations With Four In Top 10, Dembele Favourite

The nominations for this year's Ballon d'Or have been confirmed, with Paris St-Germain leading the way with four in the top 10. 

Barcelona have three players listed, with Liverpool, Inter and Real Madrid completing the top of the shortlist. 

PSG's Ousmane Dembele has led the market on betting sites for the last few months, but will his name be read out when the winner is announced in Paris on September 22?

Dembele played a crucial part for PSG, who finally got to call themselves the champions of Europe, but a number of other candidates are worthy of consideration too.

Lamine Yamal is closing in on the Frenchman, with a little help from the Spanish media, who have given their support to the teenage Barcelona star. 

Here are the odds for the 10 nominees to win this year's Ballon d'Or. 

Ballon d'Or 2025 Odds:

Dembele Still Tops The Market

Without a doubt, the 2024/25 season was the best in the career of Dembele. 

It may have started slowly, but when the calendar turned to January, the Frenchman took his game to a new level. 

The midfielder was a crucial part of Luis Enrique's side that not only conquered France with a league and cup double, but also Europe.

Dembele was named Ligue 1's player of the season, and he also leads the Ballon d'Or market at 1/4.

Teenager Yamal Shines On Any Stage

What a couple of seasons it has been for Lamine Yamal. 

After helping Spain win their fourth European Championship, big things were expected of the teenager this campaign, and he didn't disappoint.

The stage is never too big for Yamal (5/1), who could win several Ballon d'Or before the curtain comes down on his career.

Comparisons are already being made to another of Barca's favourite sons - Lionel Messi, who has won the award a record eight times. 

Yamal scored 21 goals in 62 league and cup games for club and country last season, including two for Spain against France in the Nations League semi-final.

Salah Recognised For Superb Season

Had Liverpool reached the Champions League final, Mohamed Salah's odds would be a lot shorter than the 16/1 currently available on betting apps. 

However, their elimination by PSG in the last 16, meant the Egyptian's odds took a tumble. 

A total of 29 league goals meant he won a fourth Premier League Golden Boot award as Liverpool won the title in Arne Slot's first season as manager.

Salah ended the campaign with a share of the Premier League's record for goal involvements in a single season (47) but he's unlikely to land the big prize in Paris later this year.

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 giants, they will feel they should have got a lot 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 is also 16/1 on football betting sites for this year's top individual honour.

Kvaratskhelia To Settle For Rare Quadruple

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has achieved what few players have managed in European football by winning a personal quadruple. 

Not only did he play a major role in helping PSG to their historic treble, but he earned himself a Serie A winner's medal after making 17 league appearances for Napoli before his move to the French capital.

Kvaratskhelia is currently 40/1 for the Ballon d'Or. 

The remaining nominations are Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe (50/1), PSG pair Desire Doue (66/1) and Gianluigi Donnarumma (50/1), Barca's Pedri (100/1) and Inter's skipper Lautaro Martinez (100/1).

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