90 MIN FOOTBALL - The Premier League maintains its position as the world's top football league because it has eight candidates in the 2025 Ballon d'Or 30-man list. The large number of players from England shows how competitive and talented the English league is. The world recognizes these eight Premier League stars as the top performers in football from goal-scoring forwards to creative midfielders.
From the Top Teams: The Shining Stars
The Premier League nominations for seven players represent three clubs which include Liverpool and Arsenal and Chelsea. The three teams maintain their dominance because they have been fighting for first place throughout the entire season.
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool): The Egyptian star is once again a strong contender after a stellar season. The Premier League Golden Boot winner along with leading the assists charts showed how vital he was to his team during the season.
Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool): This Argentine midfielder is the brains of Liverpool's midfield. The player demonstrates exceptional skill when controlling the game and produces vital passes while also defending effectively which makes him deserving of recognition.
Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool): The Liverpool soccer captain has demonstrated that he continues to be a top world defender. The team's defensive stability depends heavily on his presence in the backline.
Florian Wirtz (Liverpool): The new Liverpool player quickly drew attention during his initial season with the team. His creative abilities along with goal-scoring talents have reinforced the team thus making him a leading young talent.
Cole Palmer (Chelsea): The Chelsea starlet delivered an outstanding performance throughout his current season. The player has established himself as a regular first-team member for his club and has saved the team multiple times during important matches. The outstanding individual displays by the player ensured his selection for nomination.
Declan Rice (Arsenal): This season has marked a significant evolution for the Arsenal defensive midfielder. The player demonstrates both defensive strength and offensive leadership through his advanced passing abilities.
Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal): Arsenal's Swedish striker who joined the club made a strong impact during his first season. The striker's consistent goal-scoring performance stands as a primary factor for Arsenal's position at the top of the league table.
Erling Haaland (Manchester City): The Manchester City striker receives another nomination for his goal-scoring abilities. Even though new competitors have emerged Haaland continues to be one of the most dangerous strikers worldwide.
Why Is the Premier League So Dominant?
The Premier League's large number of nominations demonstrates the high standard of players and competitive nature within the league. No other league has as many top-tier players competing each week. The combination of intense matches and fierce competition at every level with extensive media exposure makes this league's players subject to continuous scrutiny while needing to maintain their peak performances.Each nomination serves as both pride for individual players and their clubs while confirming the Premier League maintains its position as the premier league for the world's best footballers.
List of 30 Nominees for the 2025 Ballon d'Or
Here is the complete list of the 30 players nominated for the 2025 Ballon d'Or: Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid & England)Ousmane Dembele (Paris Saint-Germain & France)Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain & Italy)Désiré Doué (Paris Saint-Germain & France)Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan & Netherlands)Serhou Guirassy (Borusia Dortmund & Guinea)Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal & Sweden)Erling Haaland (Manchester City & Norway)Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain & Morocco)Harry Kane (Bayern Munich & England)Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Paris Saint-Germain & Georgia)Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona & Poland)Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool & Argentina)Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan & Argentina)Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid & France)Scott McTominay (Napoli & Scotland)Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain & Portugal)João Neves (Paris Saint-Germain & Portugal)Michael Olise (Bayern Munich & France)Cole Palmer (Chelsea & England)Pedri (Barcelona & Spain)Raphinha (Barcelona & Brazil)Declan Rice (Arsenal & England)Fabián Ruiz (Paris Saint-Germain & Spain)Mohamed Salah (Liverpool & Egypt)Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool & Netherlands)Vinícius Junior (Real Madrid & Brazil)Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain & Portugal)Florian Wirtz (Liverpool & Germany)Lamine Yamal (Barcelona & Spain).***
