The 2025 Ballon d'Or shortlist includes nine members from PSG's Champions League-winning squad. Ousmane Dembele is nominated alongside stars like Mohamed Salah and Kylian Mbappe. Notable absentees include Bruno Fernandes, who scored 19 goals for Manchester United, and Marquinhos, who captained PSG to a Champions League victory. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, both with numerous Ballon d'Or wins, also missed out despite strong performances. Players like Alexander Isak, who scored 27 goals for Newcastle, and Willian Pacho of PSG also did not make the cut, highlighting the competitive nature of the nominations.
Ousmane Dembele will battle the likes of Mohamed Salah, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe for the honour of being named best player in the world.
Marquinhos, who lifted the Champions League trophy high after the 5-0 thrashing of Inter in the final, is a class act but missed the shortlist.
Lionel Messi, at the age of 38, remains integral to his club and country's chances despite not being nominated this year.
Cristiano Ronaldo, relentless at age 40, scored 25 league goals for Al-Nassr last season and continues to compete at a high level.
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