The 2025 Ballon d’Or nominees are announced today, and a number of Gunners are anticipated to be on the shortlists for numerous awards.
Journalists from all over the world vote to choose the greatest player at the yearly ceremony, which is generally regarded as one of the game’s most prestigious individual awards. The women’s award began in 2018, however the men’s award has been given out since 1956.
We ought to have a strong presence in every category, though, as prizes are also given out for a wide range of other categories.
As shortlists are revealed throughout the day, this page will be updated, so be sure to return!
KOPA TROPHY FOR MEN
Myles Lewis-Skelly has received recognition by being included in this category after making his debut with our first team the previous season. Myles made his team debut in September 2024 at the age of 18, and in our 3-0 victory over Monaco in December, he became the youngest player to start a Champions League match for us since 2011.
He scored his first goal in our historic 5-1 victory over Manchester City at Emirates Stadium, played in 19 of our 21 Premier League games left, and scored his first goal in his England debut against Albania in March, the first of his three caps to date.
Kopa Trophy for Women
The Kopa Trophy for the best young player will also be given to a woman for the first time in 2025, and Michelle Agyemang may be the first to get it in recognition of her valiant performance at Euro 2025.
The 19-year-old broke into the England squad last season while on loan at Brighton & Hove Albion, where she scored three goals in 17 WSL games. She was chosen for the tournament in Switzerland after scoring in her debut match against Belgium in April. She scored important goals in the quarterfinals and semifinals against Sweden and Italy to help her team advance to the final and win Young Player of the Tournament.
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