The finalised Ballon d’Or rankings for 2025 have now been confirmed, including the official placings for Manchester City stars Erling Haaland and Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The Ballon d’Or remains football’s most prestigious individual honour, celebrating the standout players who have defined the past season through brilliance, consistency, and game-changing performances at club and international level.
Manchester City Presence in Ballon d’Or 2025
Manchester City’s representation at the ceremony in Paris underlines their continued influence at the summit of European football. While last year saw Rodri crowned Ballon d’Or winner after guiding City to treble glory, this year’s focus shifted to two key figures:
- Erling Haaland – ranked 26th after another prolific campaign as City’s forward talisman.
- Gianluigi Donnarumma – ranked 9th, his highest finish yet, after a Champions League-winning season with Paris Saint-Germain before joining City this summer.
Ballon d’Or 2025: Full Rankings
- Ousmane Dembélé – Paris Saint-Germain, France
- Lamine Yamal – FC Barcelona, Spain
- Vitinha – Paris Saint-Germain, Portugal
- Mohamed Salah – Liverpool, Egypt
- Raphinha – FC Barcelona, Brazil
- Achraf Hakimi – Paris Saint-Germain, Morocco
- Kylian Mbappé – Real Madrid, France
- Cole Palmer – Chelsea, England
- Gianluigi Donnarumma – Paris Saint-Germain / Manchester City, Italy
- Nuno Mendes – Paris Saint-Germain, Portugal
- Pedri – FC Barcelona, Spain
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – Paris Saint-Germain, Georgia
- Harry Kane – Bayern Munich, England
- Désiré Doué – Paris Saint-Germain, France
- Viktor Gyökeres – Sporting CP / Arsenal, Sweden
- Vinícius Jr. – Real Madrid, Brazil
- Robert Lewandowski – FC Barcelona, Poland
- Scott McTominay – Napoli, Scotland
- João Neves – Paris Saint-Germain, Portugal
- Lautaro Martínez – Inter Milan, Argentina
- Sèrhou Guirassy – Borussia Dortmund, Guinea
- Alexis Mac Allister – Liverpool, Argentina
- Jude Bellingham – Real Madrid, England
- Fabián Ruiz – Paris Saint-Germain, Spain
- Denzel Dumfries – Inter Milan, Netherlands
- Erling Haaland – Manchester City, Norway
- Declan Rice – Arsenal, England
- Virgil van Dijk – Liverpool, Netherlands
- Florian Wirtz – Bayer Leverkusen / Liverpool, Germany
- Michael Olise – Bayern Munich, France
City’s European Influence
For City, Donnarumma’s top-10 finish represents validation of their decision to sign him this summer, while Haaland’s continued presence in the list reflects his consistency as one of Europe’s most feared strikers.
The rankings highlight Manchester City’s ongoing role in shaping the global football landscape, even as competition intensifies with Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona dominating the top spots this year.
FAQs
Who won the 2025 Ballon d’Or?
The 2025 Ballon d’Or was won by Ousmane Dembélé of Paris Saint-Germain.
Where did Manchester City’s players finish?
Gianluigi Donnarumma finished 9th, while Erling Haaland was ranked 26th.
Has a Manchester City player ever won the Ballon d’Or?
Yes, Rodri won the 2024 Ballon d’Or after City’s historic treble-winning campaign.
Conclusion
While the 2025 Ballon d’Or podium was dominated by Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City still had a notable presence through Erling Haaland and Gianluigi Donnarumma. Donnarumma’s rise into the top 10 underlines his world-class credentials, while Haaland remains firmly among Europe’s elite strikers. For City fans, the rankings reaffirm their club’s continued influence on the biggest stage.
