The Ballon d'Or was not awarded in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, leaked voting results suggest that Robert Lewandowski was the likely winner in 2020, followed by Kevin De Bruyne and Sadio Mane, but he has never officially won the award.
For the upcoming 2025 Ballon d'Or, the top contenders currently are Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal, with Dembele considered the favorite by odds. Other notable contenders include Raphinha, Mohamed Salah, and Vitinha. The 2025 ceremony will be held on September 22, 2025.
Summary:
- Official 2020 Ballon d'Or: Not awarded, but Robert Lewandowski was leaked as the likely winner.
- 2025 Ballon d'Or favorites: Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal.
- Ceremony date: September 22, 2025.
