The 2024 Women’s Ballon d’Or winners

In the previous edition, Aitana Bonmatí once again claimed the Women’s Ballon d’Or after a brilliant season with FC Barcelona. Fellow Spaniard Jennifer Hermoso was honored with the Socrates Award for her social impact, while Emma Hayes received the Cruyff Award as the best coach of the year.

Meanwhile, FC Barcelona was named Best Women’s Club in the World, cementing its dominance at the top of European football. This 2025, new stars have emerged on the radar, and the competition for Aitana’s throne promises to be fiercer than ever.

When and where is the 2025 Ballon d’Or gala?

The ceremony will be held on Monday, September 22, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. In total, 13 awards will be presented — including, for the first time ever, female versions of the Kopa, Yashin, and Gerd Müller trophies.

The event continues to expand its recognition of women’s football, spotlighting the best goalkeepers, top scorers, coaches, and clubs of the year.

The 30 nominees for the 2025 Women’s Ballon d’Or are in

France Football has officially unveiled the 30 nominees for the 2025 Women’s Ballon d’Or, honoring the standout players of the 2024/25 season. The announcement kicks off the final sprint toward the prestigious awards gala in Paris on September 22, which will also include several other key honors.

Here is the complete list:

The jury, composed of international football journalists, will now vote to choose the successor to Aitana Bonmatí, the reigning champion. In addition to the Women’s Ballon d’Or, France Football will also present major awards such as the Kopa Trophy (Best Young Player), the Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper), the Gerd Müller Trophy (Top Scorer), the Socrates Award (Social Impact), and the Cruyff Awards for Best Coaches and Clubs.