The countdown is on. Tonight, 22nd of September 2025, football&rsquo;s biggest stars gather in Paris as the prestigious Ballon d&rsquo;Or ceremony kicks off at 9:00 PM at the Th&eacute;&acirc;tre du Ch&acirc;telet.
All Eyes on Salah
For Egyptians, the night carries extra weight. Mohamed Salah, the pride of a nation and one of the Premier League&rsquo;s most decorated forwards, is once again in contention for football&rsquo;s most coveted individual prize. After years of relentless performances and record-breaking achievements, can he finally lift the Golden Ball?
A Fierce Race
Salah faces stiff competition. Paris Saint-Germain&rsquo;s Champions League triumph has propelled Ousmane Demb&eacute;l&eacute; into the spotlight, while rising sensations like Lamine Yamal continue to dominate headlines. With global icons such as Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbapp&eacute;, and Vin&iacute;cius J&uacute;nior also on the shortlist, this year&rsquo;s race is as unpredictable as ever.
Record Breaker
Salah&rsquo;s consistency is unmatched, he remains the only Egyptian ever nominated for the Ballon d&rsquo;Or, earning a place on the shortlist every year since 2018. His highest finishes came in 2019 and 2022, when he ranked fifth globally. The infographic below highlights his remarkable journey from his first nomination to tonight&rsquo;s defining moment.
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Nominees to Watch
This year&rsquo;s men&rsquo;s shortlist features global superstars including Ousmane Demb&eacute;l&eacute;, Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbapp&eacute;, Vin&iacute;cius J&uacute;nior, and of course, Mohamed Salah.
You can also read:&nbsp;
<a href="https://nilefm.com/sports/article/12727/ballon-d-or-2025-ai-predicts-demb%C3%A9l%C3%A9-but-yamal-could-make-history#google_vignette">&nbsp;Ballon d&rsquo;Or 2025: AI Predicts Demb&eacute;l&eacute;, But Yamal Could Make History</a>
<a href="https://nilefm.com/sports/article/12185/ballon-d-or-2025-ceremony-date-location-and-new-categories-revealed">Ballon d&rsquo;Or 2025: Ceremony Date, Location And New Categories Revealed</a>
<a href="https://nilefm.com/entertainment/article/12046/2025-ballon-d-or-who-will-win-football-s-most-unpredictable-race-">2025 Ballon d&rsquo;Or: Who Will Win Football&rsquo;s Most Unpredictable Race?</a> &nbsp;
Photo Credit: Mohamed Salah's official page &nbsp; &nbsp;
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