Ballon d’Or 2025: Voting Closes as World Awaits September 22 Winner Reveal
Written by Alonge Akinlolu on 5 — 09
The race for football’s most prestigious individual honour, the Ballon d’Or 2025, has officially entered its final stretch. Organisers confirmed that the voting period has closed, as the count down to the announcement of this year’s winner on September 22, 2025 begin.
The ceremony will once again take place at the historic Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, where football’s elite will gather for the glittering event. In addition to the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or, awards such as the Kopa Trophy (best under-21 player), Yashin Trophy (best goalkeeper), Coach of the Year, and Club of the Year will also be presented.
The shortlist of nominees, released on August 7, 2025, featured some of the biggest stars in world football, sparking global debate over potential winners. With the ballots now sealed, attention has shifted to who will succeed last year’s winners and etch their name into footballing history.
The announcement promises to be one of the most watched moments in the sporting calendar, as the football world waits eagerly to see who will lift the iconic golden ball.
