Ballon d'Or Odds: Dembele Odds-On For Coveted Prize
Portugal's victory over Spain in the final of the Nations League has had a bearing on the Ballon d'Or odds on the best betting sites.
Five players from five different countries dominate the market, but who will be named the winner on October 27?
Frenchman Ousmane Dembele is now the odds-on favourite, but with the Club World Cup ongoing, there could still be some twists and turns to come.
Dembele Dominating Market
Dembele didn't feature in France's 2-0 win over Germany to secure third place in the Nations League, but the 28-year-old remains the favourite for this year's award.
The attacker played a massive role in helping PSG finally end their drought to be crowned champions of Europe, with two assists in the 5-0 demolition of Inter in the final.
Dembele has reached new levels this season under Luis Enrique, and it was no surprise that he was named Ligue 1's player of the season.
For now, the Frenchman is 2/5 to be named the best player in the world.
Ballon d'Or 2025 Odds:
Player | Club | Odds | Betting Site |
Ousmane Dembele | Paris Saint-Germain | 2/5 | |
Lamine Yamal | Barcelona | 3/1 | |
Vitinha | Paris Saint-Germain | 7/1 | |
Mohamed Salah | Liverpool | 20/1 | |
Kylian Mbappe | Real Madrid | 25/1 | |
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia | Paris Saint-Germain | 33/1 | |
Raphinha | Barcelona | 33/1 | |
Gianluigi Donnarumma | Paris Saint-Germain | 50/1 | |
Pedri | Barcelona | 66/1 | |
Achraf Hakimi | Paris Saint-Germain | 66/1 | |
Desire Doue | Paris Saint-Germain | 66/1 |
(Odds correct at time of publishing: 1:30pm - 23/6/2025)
Teenager Yamal Kicks On
It's easy to forget that Lamine Yamal is still only 17, with the teenager continually putting in accomplished performances every time he takes to the pitch.
Yamal may not have scored or had an assist in the Nations League final loss to Portugal, but his performance was still one of the best within the Spanish camp.
The forward has already made over 100 appearances for Barcelona, won 20 caps for Spain and, in the eyes of many, he is a future Ballon d'Or winner.
Yamal, who scored twice against France in the semi-final, is 3/1 for the biggest individual award in world football.
Vitinha's Odds Shorten
Portugal's victory over Spain in Munich has shortened the odds of midfielder Vitinha, who has had an incredible season for club and country.
Not only did the 25-year-old help Paris Saint-Germain to a historic Coupe de France, Ligue 1 and Champions League treble, but he also played a starring role in his country's Nations League success.
The former Wolves player was 40/1 to win the Ballon d'Or, but he has now been backed into 7/1 to add it to his trophy cabinet.
If PSG can add the Club World Cup to their recent honours, then the midfielder's odds will surely be cut again.
Salah Drifts Despite Record-Breaking Season
Despite collecting his fourth Golden Boot award for scoring 29 times in the Premier League, Mohamed Salah looks set to miss out on this year's Ballon d'Or.
The Egyptian was crucial to Liverpool's title success in Arne Slot's first season as Reds manager, and with a new contract signed, he will be expected to continue his pivotal role at Anfield.
His strike in a 1-1 final-day draw with Crystal Palace was his 47th goal involvement, and he is the first player to achieve this feat in a 38-game campaign.
Salah was 10/1 to win this year's Ballon d'Or, but his odds are now 20/1 on betting apps.
Mbappe Needs Club World Cup Success
It was a season to forget for Real Madrid, who failed to win a trophy for the first time since 2021.
Manager Carlo Ancelotti was sacked, despite getting 43 goals from Kylian Mbappe, whose odds of winning the Ballon d'Or have dropped from single figures to 25/1.
Mbappe's chances of winning have taken another knock after he was taken ill before the start of the Club World Cup.
If he can recover in time to make a mark in the tournament, he may have a chance, but for now, it looks like he will miss out on the prize this year.
Raphinha Losing Ground On Rivals
Like his Barcelona team-mates, Raphinha saw his name fall down the Ballon d'Or market in the closing weeks of last season.
The one-time favourite paid the price for his side's Champions League semi-final exit to Inter, but it should not take away from what has been a tremendous campaign for the former Leeds midfielder.
Barca manager Hansi Flick is getting the best from the Brazilian, who could be a contender for next year's Ballon d'Or.
For now, Raphinha is 33/1 on football betting sites for this year's award.
Kvaratskhelia Achieves Personal Quadruple
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has achieved what few players have managed in European football by winning a personal quadruple.
Not only did he play a major role in helping PSG to the treble, but he earned himself a winners' medal after making 17 appearances for Serie A champions Napoli.
Kvaratskhelia is 33/1 for the Ballon d'Or, but a successful Club World Cup could see his odds reduce.
Other names in the frame include PSG trio Gianluigi Donnarumma (50/1), Achraf Hakimi (66/1) and Desire Doue (66/1), while Barcelona's Pedri is also 66/1.
