England’s Euro 2025 Squad Players Nominated for Women’s Ballon d’Or

On Thursday, five standout players from England’s victorious squad at Euro 2025 received prestigious nominations for the women’s Ballon d’Or award. This recognition follows England’s remarkable title defense in Switzerland, where they triumphed over reigning world champions Spain in a tense penalty shootout.

Nominees from England

• Leah Williamson – Captain of the squad
• Lucy Bronze – Chelsea full-back and former Ballon d’Or runner-up
• Alessia Russo – Key striker for England
• Chloe Kelly – Versatile forward
• Hannah Hampton – Goalkeeper who played a vital role in the victory

Additionally, England had a successful overall representation on the nominee list, with both England and Spain featuring five players each.

Other Notable Nominations

Chelsea’s Lucy Bronze, now 33, has previously been a runner-up for the Ballon d’Or in 2019 and remains a critical player in the squad. Joining the ranks is Michelle Agyemang from Arsenal, a 19-year-old nominated for the Women’s Kopa Trophy, awarded to the best young female footballer under 21, after her impressive performance as the young player of the tournament at Euro 2025.

Hampton, at 24, was instrumental not only in England’s European success but also in Chelsea’s domestic treble-winning season, showcasing her development as a top goalkeeper.

Competitors from Spain

Spain’s Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas, both of whom are two-time Ballon d’Or winners, are also among the nominees. Bonmati, 27, has had a stellar year, claiming both the Spanish league title with Barcelona and the Best Player of the Tournament accolade at Women’s Euro 2025. Her distinguished performances have earned her the last two Ballon d’Or titles.

Summary of Nominees

Arsenal leads as the club with the highest number of nominees in this year’s list, boasting a total of seven players. The nominations are as follows:

• Lucy Bronze (ENG/Chelsea)
• Barbra Banda (ZAM/Orlando Pride)
• Aitana Bonmati (ESP/Barcelona)
• Sandy Baltimore (FRA/Chelsea)
• Mariona Caldentey (ESP/Arsenal)
• Klara Buehl (GER/Bayern)
• Sofia Cantore (ITA/Juventus)
• Steph Catley (AUS/Arsenal)
• Melchie Dumornay (HAI/Lyon)
• Temwa Chawinga (MWI/Kansas City)
• Emily Fox (USA/Arsenal)
• Cristiana Girelli (ITA/Juventus)
• Esther Gonzalez (ESP/Gotham FC)
• Caroline Graham Hansen (NOR/Barcelona)
• Patri Guijarro (ESP/Barcelona)
• Amanda Gutierres (BRA/Palmeiras)
• Hannah Hampton (ENG/Chelsea)
• Pernille Harder (DEN/Bayern)
• Lindsey Heaps (USA/Lyon)
• Chloe Kelly (ENG/Arsenal)
• Marta (BRA/Orlando Pride)
• Frida Leonhardsen Maanum (NOR/Arsenal)
• Ewa Pajor (POL/Barcelona)
• Clara Mateo (FRA/Paris FC)
• Alessia Russo (ENG/Arsenal)
• Claudia Pina (ESP/Barcelona)
• Alexia Putellas (ESP/Barcelona)
• Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (SWE/Chelsea)
• Caroline Weir (SCO/Real Madrid)
• Leah Williamson (ENG/Arsenal)

Conclusion

The anticipation surrounding the women’s Ballon d’Or is significant, particularly with the winners scheduled to be announced in a ceremony set to take place in Paris on September 22. As the football community watches closely, the achievements of these players reflect not only individual excellence but also the growing prominence of women’s football globally.