The frontrunners to win this year's Ballon d'Or include Harry Kane , Ousmane Dembélé , Kylian Mbappé , Lamine Yamal , and Declan Rice . Voting for the prestigious award depends on seasonal performance, Champions League success, and national team tournaments. [ 1 , 2 ] These top contenders have built their cases through remarkable individual statistics and major trophy wins. [ 1 , 2 ] Harry Kane: The Bayern Munich forward remains a strong favorite after winning another Bundesliga Golden Boot and domestic titles. Ousmane Dembélé: The 2025 Ballon d'Or holder continues to rank as a top favorite after helping Paris Saint-Germain retain the Champions League. Kylian Mbappé: The Real Madrid and France superstar boasts some of the highest individual goal-scoring numbers in Europe. Lamine Yamal: The Barcelona teenager remains a strong candidate after a prolific season of creating goals in La Liga. Declan Rice: The Arsenal midfielder is recognized for his commanding pitch presence and consistent match-winning performances. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 ]
