The Ballon d’Or is awarded each year to the male and female footballers considered to have been the best in the world in the previous season.
There are other prizes up for grabs at the annual gala, though, including one that recognises the best club sides in the game.
The likes of Real Madrid and Manchester City have recently won the men’s award, while Barcelona’s dominant women’s team has claimed consecutive trophies on the women’s side.
The Sporting News has the full details for the club prizes below.
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Ballon d’Or Club of the Year award nominees list 2025
The nominees for the Club of the Year prizes were confirmed by France Football on Thursday, August 7.
List of nominees for men’s club of the year at 2025 Ballon d’Or awards
| Team |
| Barcelona |
| Botafogo |
| Chelsea |
| Liverpool |
| PSG |
List of nominees for women’s club of the year at 2025 Ballon d’Or awards
| Team |
| Arsenal |
| Barcelona |
| Chelsea |
| Lyon |
| Orlando Pride |
Who won Ballon d’Or club of the year awards in 2024?
In 2024, Real Madrid were recognised for winning La Liga and the UEFA Champions League as they were named the men’s Club of the Year. The women’s prize went to the all-conquering Barcelona team that won the quadruple of domestic titles plus the Women’s Champions League.
When is 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony?
The 2025 Ballon d’Or gala takes place on Monday, September 22 at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France.
