The 2025 Kopa Trophy shortlist features a dazzling lineup of young talent from Europe’s elite clubs. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) and Desire Doue (PSG) lead the charge, with Yamal also tipped to compete for the senior Ballon d’Or after a sensational season for club and country.
Other notable names include:
Joao Neves (PSG & Portugal) – midfield metronome gaining traction in Ligue 1 and for Portugal.
Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona & Spain) – central defensive rock with mature composure.
Estevao Willian (Chelsea & Brazil) – electric winger dubbed the next big thing out of Brazil.
Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid & Spain) – commanding presence in defense.
Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal & England) – versatile midfield gem with high ceiling.
Rodrigo Mora (Porto & Portugal) – rising star of Portuguese football.
Ayyoub Bouaddi (Lille) – a name on the rise in Ligue 1.
Kenan Yildiz (Juventus & Turkey) – flashy forward already impressing in Serie A.
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On the women’s side, Michelle Agyemang (Brighton/Arsenal) headlines the shortlist, showcasing the WSL's growing youth talent. She is joined by:
Linda Caicedo (Real Madrid) – Colombian sensation and already a global name.
Vicky Lopez (Barcelona) – technically gifted and already part of Barça’s core.
Wieke Kaptein (Chelsea) – Dutch midfield prodigy drawing comparisons to legends.
Claudia Martinez Ovando (Club Olimpia) – representing South America’s rising youth scene.
These nominees span across leagues and continents, from La Liga to the Champions League, WSL, and South American leagues, underlining the global reach of youth excellence.
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The 2025 Ballon d'Or winner will be announced on 22 September 2025 during a ceremony at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.
Here's a quick summary of the key points:
Date of Announcement
22 September 2025
Event Location
Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris
Voting Process
A shortlist of 30 players is compiled by France Football and L'Équipe, sometimes with input from former players.
One journalist from each of the top 100 FIFA-ranked nations votes for their top 10 players.
Points are awarded as follows: 15, 12, 10, 8, 7, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
Tiebreakers: number of 1st-place votes → 2nd-place votes → and so on.
Other Awards at the Ceremony
Kopa Trophy (best U21 player)
Yashin Trophy (best goalkeeper)
Coach of the Year
Club of the Year
Women's Yashin Trophy
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