Chelsea are the centre of attention in the lead-up to the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony, with an amazing 10 nominations in all categories. The London club is in the running for both Men’s and Women’s Club of the Year. Seven players and two head coaches are also in the running, which shows how well both teams have done in the last year.
Lucy Bronze, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, and Sandy Baltimore are all up for the Ballon d’Or Feminin on the women’s side. Hannah Hampton is also one of the last names on the list for the Yashin Trophy for best goalkeeper. Teenage midfielder Wieke Kaptein has also been nominated for a Kopa Trophy.
Chelsea Women are also up for Women’s Club of the Year because they won a lot of trophies in their home country and made it far in the Champions League. The club’s recent change in management has also gotten attention. Sonia Bompastor, who was hired as head coach just a year ago, was nominated for Coach of the Year after leading Lyon to the Champions League final before she left.
Chelsea Men Also Receive Nominations
Estevao, the 18-year-old Brazilian signing from Palmeiras, is getting a lot of attention because he is up for a Kopa Trophy. This adds to the excitement about his early Premier League promise. Chelsea have been nominated for Men’s Club of the Year because of their successful season, which included winning the Club World Cup.
Enzo Maresca, who took over as coach after the team’s 2024 rebuild, is also in the running for the Johan Cruyff Trophy for the best men’s coach. Cole Palmer has also been picked for the Ballon d’Or after a remarkable season with the Blues.
This level of recognition is new for the Blues and shows how much the club has evolved and put money into both men’s and women’s football. As the Ballon d’Or ceremony gets closer, Chelsea may be celebrating more than just their nominations. If their dominance leads to trophies on football’s biggest individual stage, there will be more to celebrate.