Who will take home the coveted prize? As we inch closer to August 7, the day when the official list of 30 nominees for the Ballon d’Or 2025 will be revealed, **anticipation builds**. This year, **players from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and FC Barcelona are expected to shine** due to their outstanding performances throughout the 2024-2025 season. Leading the pack are **Ousmane Dembélé from PSG and Lamine Yamal from Barcelona**.

Despite PSG’s heavy loss to Chelsea in the Club World Cup final (3-0), **Ousmane Dembélé remains a strong favorite**. According to **Score 90’s bookmakers**, the French striker has a **63% chance of winning the prestigious individual trophy**, a figure that dwarfs his closest competitor, Lamine Yamal, who holds only a 13% probability.

Other contenders in the mix

Beyond these two frontrunners, other players still have a shot, though their chances are slimmer. **Vitinha, PSG’s midfielder, holds a 6% probability**, while both **Mohamed Salah from Liverpool and Raphinha from Barcelona** are at 5%. These athletes have also made significant impacts in their respective leagues.

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Could an underdog surprise?

Among the dark horses, **Cole Palmer has caught attention** with his stellar performances during the Club World Cup, particularly in the finals. Nevertheless, his chances are pegged at just 4%, highlighting the gap between him and the top contenders.

As the official announcement nears, bookmakers paint a clear picture: **Ousmane Dembélé emerges as the top contender** for the Ballon d’Or in September, though the race remains open. Last year, despite Vinicius being the favorite, it was Rodri who took everyone by surprise. This season, despite Dembélé’s commanding lead, Yamal or an outsider could still shake up the predictions.

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