The main contenders: Dembélé vs. Yamal

**Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal** are the frontrunners for this year’s Ballon d’Or. The Frenchman and the Spaniard have both delivered exceptional performances, with Dembélé, the Parisian number 10, standing out as the top candidate due to his impressive individual achievements and numerous trophies.

Rodri’s surprising endorsement

Rodri, the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner, expressed his opinion on the potential winner. He believes that a player from Paris Saint-Germain deserves the title, despite having favorites among his national teammates. “It’s tough because I have preferences for my compatriots. Yet, PSG was the standout team of the season, and it would be hard to imagine not awarding it to one of their players. I’m happy for **Luis Enrique, Fabian Ruiz**, and many other teammates. While I sympathize with Lamine or Pedri, for sheer sporting merit and this season’s performance, maybe **Ousmane or Vitinha** should win,” he stated during a press conference.

Voting deadline looms

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The deadline for the journalists’ votes for the Ballon d’Or France Football 2025 is approaching swiftly. According to reports, the voting will conclude this Monday. This gives players a last chance to make their mark over the weekend.

**Lamine Yamal** will have an opportunity to shine as he faces Turkey in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.