Ballon d'Or Odds: Ousmane Dembele Remains Favourite But Vitinha Closes In
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 sit at the top of the market, but who will be named the winner on October 27?
Frenchman Ousmane Dembele has been favourite for the award for a number of weeks, but he isn't expected to have things his own way.
Spain's Lamine Yamal and Portugal's Vitinha both featured in the Nations League final in Munich and their odds have been adjusted accordingly.
Ousmane Still Tops The Market
Dembele didn't feature in France's 2-0 win over Germany to secure third place, but the 28-year-old remains the favourite for this year's award.
The midfielder 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 been near the top of the betting market for a number of weeks, and it was no surprise that he was named Ligue 1's player of the season.
For now, the Frenchman is 4/9 to be named the best player in the world.
Ballon d'Or 2025 Odds:
Player | Club | Odds | Betting Site |
Ousmane Dembele | Paris Saint-Germain | 4/9 | |
Lamine Yamal | Barcelona | 2/1 | |
Vitinha | Paris Saint-Germain | 12/1 | |
Mohamed Salah | Liverpool | 25/1 | |
Raphinha | Barcelona | 25/1 | |
Kylian Mbappe | Real Madrid | 28/1 | Ladbrokes |
Gianluigi Donnarumma | Paris Saint-Germain | 50/1 | |
Pedri | Barcelona | 50/1 | |
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia | Paris Saint-Germain | 66/1 | |
Desire Doue | Paris Saint-Germain | 66/1 |
(Odds correct at time of publishing: 11am - 9/6/2025)
Teenager Yamal Kicks On
It's easy to forget that 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 2/1 for the biggest individual award in world football.
Vitinha's Odds Shorten After Final Success
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 an historic Coupe de France, Ligue 1 and Champions League treble, he also played a starring role for his country in their Nations League success.
Last week, the former Wolves player was 40/1 to win the Ballon d'Or, but after scoring in the penalty shootout against Spain, Vitinha is now 12/1 to win the Ballon d'Or.
If PSG can add the Club World Cup to their recent honours, then the midfielder's odds will 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 a crucial part of 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 recently to win this year's Ballon d'Or, but his odds are now 25/1 on betting apps.
Raphinha Loses Ground On Favourite
Like his Barcelona team-mates, Raphinha has seen his name fall down the Ballon d'Or market in the closing weeks of the season.
The one-time favourite paid the price for his side's Champions League semi-final exit by 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 25/1 on football betting sites for this year's award.
Mbappe Needs Club World Cup Success
It was a season to forget for Real Madrid, who failed to win a trophy for 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 28/1.
All is not lost for the Frenchman, who scored the opener for France in their third-place play-off win over Germany and provided the assist for Michael Olise's goal to secure victory.
If Mbappe's goals and assists can help Real Madrid win this summer's Club World Cup under new boss Xabi Alonso, then he could climb the market.
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's odds have gone from 40/1 to 66/1 but a successful Club World Cup could see his odds reduce.
Other names in the frame include PSG pair Gianluigi Donnarumma (50/1) and Desire Doue (66/1), while Barcelona's Pedri is 50/1.
