Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal are among the favorites to win the Ballon d’Or. Here’s an overview of each player’s season.

First-time Ballon d'Or winners are expected to awarded in both the men's and women's categories, with Ousamne Dembele the top contender in the former and no clear-cut favorite in the latter

Lamine Yamal, 18, could become the youngest ever winner of the Ballon d'Or on Monday, yet all eyes are on whether the star's girlfriend will attend the ceremony with him

As the countdown begins to the Ballon d'Or 2025 announcement, internet is buzzing with multiple rumours about the winner

Lamine Yamal has been dating Argentine rapper Nicki Nicole for several months, with the couple's relationship partly making headlines due to their seven-year age gap

Lamine Yamal has been one of the standout performers in world football in 2025 and is now a contender to win the Ballon d'Or award on Monday evening

Although distance separates them, and young Spaniard Ansu Fati is currently on loan for another spell in his professional career with AS Monaco in France, having failed to secure a place in coach Hansi Flick's squad last season and this season, the support from his loyal teammates and La Masia friends is unwavering.

The Ballon d’Or will be awarded tonight at the Théâtre du Châtelet, with Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal the favourites