Ballon d’Or 2025: Top 10 ranking after Yamal loses to Portugal in Nations League final

The Ballon d’Or ranking took an unexpected twist after Lamine Yamal’s lost with Spain in the UEFA Nations League final.

Yamal was shackled effectively by Portugal, as the world champions were defeated 5-3 via a penalty shoot-out on Sunday night.

With several standout performers across Europe’s top leagues and competitions, this year’s Ballon d’Or ranking is closer than ever.

Here’s a look at the top 10 Ballon d’Or ranking as it stands currently.

10. Achraf Hakimi (PSG)
Stats: 11 goals, 15 assists, 21 clean sheets
Trophies: UCL, Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Trophee des Champions

9. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG)
Stats: 14 goals, 11 assists
Trophies: UCL, Ligue 1, Serie A, Coupe de France

8. Desire Doue (PSG)
Stats: 15 goals, 16 assists
Trophies: UCL, Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Trophee des Champions

7. Nuno Mendes (PSG)
Stats: 7 goals, 12 assists, 13 clean sheets
Trophies: UCL, Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Trophee des Champions, Nations League

6. Vitinha (PSG)
Stats: 7 goals, 6 assists
Trophies: UCL, Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Trophee des Champions, Nations League

5. Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)
Stats: 45 goals, 7 assists
Trophies: UEFA Super Cup, Intercontinental Cup

4. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
Stats: 36 goals, 24 assists
Trophies: Premier League

3. Raphinha (Barcelona)
Stats: 39 goals, 25 assists
Trophies: La Liga, Copa del Rey, Supercopa

2. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
Stats: 21 goals, 26 assists
Trophies: La Liga, Copa del Rey, Supercopa

1. Ousmane Dembele (PSG)
Stats: 35 goals, 15 assists
Trophies: UCL, Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Trophee des Champions

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