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- Lamine Yamal (6/4) now favourite to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or
- Ousmane Dembele (13/8) could overtake him with a strong performance in this weekend’s Champions League Final.
- Ballon d’Or ceremony takes place 22 September 2025, with nominees to be announced in August.
Yamal’s Breakout Season Puts Him Top of Ballon d’Or Market
17-year-old Lamine Yamal has become the leading name in Ballon d’Or 2025 betting after a phenomenal season in which he helped Barcelona secure a domestic treble, winning La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Supercopa de España.
The teenage forward’s composure, consistency, and standout moments across the season have seen him rocket to 6/4 in the latest market with UK Betting Sites, placing him firmly in contention to become the youngest Ballon d’Or winner in history.
Ronaldo Nazario is currently youngest at 21 years and 96 days old when he won the award back in 1997 and Yamal could smash that with a win this year.
Bet365's latest betting market gives an implied probability of 40% that Yamal is crowned Ballon d'Or 2025 winner later this year with the odds expected to change in the coming months.
| Ballon d'Or 2025 Winner | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Lamine Yamal | 6/4 | 40.0% |
| Ousmane Dembele | 13/8 | 38.1% |
| Mohamed Salah | 9/1 | 10.0% |
| Raphinha | 9/1 | 10.0% |
| Lautaro Martinez | 10/1 | 9.1% |
What the expert says...
Dembele Could Overtake with Champions League Win
Just behind Yamal in the market is Ousmane Dembele, who sits at 13/8 (2.63) heading into a decisive weekend.
The PSG winger will play in the Champions League Final against Inter Milan, and victory, especially with a starring role, could propel him into favourite status before the nominees are even announced.
Dembele’s form in Europe has been exceptional and a strong final performance would cap off an elite campaign at both domestic and continental levels.
Where to Bet on Ballon d’Or 2025
Markets for Ballon d’Or 2025 winner are now live at top UK Betting Sites, including Bet365.
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