Following the Champions League final, Big Talking Point is the prestigious Ballon D’Or Award with the 2024/25 domestic season behind us.
Paris Saint-Germain created a spectacular display against Inter Milan with a 5-0 victory, the biggest margin in the European final.
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The next 10 Ballon d’Or predicted by AI
Who will win the Barondoor in the next 10 years?
However, Grok, the AI tool from X, has already predicted the top 10 rankings for the 2025 Ballon D’Or, with one surprising inclusion.
AI 2025 Baronde or Top 10 Photos:
2025 Ballon D’or Top 10 predicted by AI | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rank | player | year | club | Nation |
1 | Ousmane Dembele | 27 | psg | France |
2 | Raminyarmal | 17 | Barcelona | Spain |
3 | Rafina | 28 | Barcelona | Brazil |
4 | Mohamed is wrong | 32 | Liverpool | Egypt |
5 | Lautaro Martinez | 27 | Inter Milan | Argentina |
6 | Khvicha Kvaratskhelia | twenty four | psg | Georgia |
7 | Pedri | twenty two | Barcelona | Spain |
8 | Kylian Mbappe | 26 | real madrid | France |
9 | Do of desire | 20 | psg | France |
10 | Gianluigi donnarumma | 26 | psg | Italy |
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Gianluigi donnarumma
PSG and Italy
One of the four Paris Saint-Germain players on the list is Gianluigi donnarumma. In fact, the Italians are the only goalkeeper on the AI’s top 10 list, so they could easily bring the Yasin Trophy back for the best keeper in the world.
Donnarumma defended the 12th clean sheet of the season against Inter in Munich, helping PSG treble the French Super Cup earlier this year.
Gianluigi donnarumma’s 24/25 statistics | |
|---|---|
game | 54 |
A beautiful sheet | 12 |
Trophy | 4 |
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Do of desire
PSG and France
Who actually entered the scene in 2025 is Paris Saint-Germain winger Desire Doue, who is no surprise to predicting the top 10 AI.
The 20-year-old is a star of the Munich show, scoring two goals and earning an assist in the Champions League final. His impressive display resulted in him being selected as a young player in the 24/25 Champions League of the season.
Desire Doue 24/25 Statistics | |
|---|---|
game | 54 |
the goal | 15 |
assist | 16 |
Trophy | 4 |
8
Kylian Mbappe
Real Madrid and France
Despite not earning any major honors in his first season with the Bernabeu other than the Super Cup, Killian Mbappe still had a great individual campaign with Real Madrid.
The French superstar scored more goals than other Real Madrid players in his first season with the club (43), including two great hat-tricks against Man City and Barcelona.
Kylian Mbappe’s 24/25 statistics | |
|---|---|
game | 56 |
the goal | 43 |
assist | 5 |
Trophy | 1 |
7
Pedri
Barcelona and Spain
The list has always had a Catalan star on its list as Barcelona lifts the Super Copa de Spana, Copa del Rey and Laliga for the 24/7 season.
Pedri is key to Barca’s success, playing 60 games of shyness in every competition. He also called “the best midfielder in the world” by Thiago Alcantara, and looks like he’s entering the best year of his career.
Pedri’s 24/25 statistics | |
|---|---|
game | 59 |
the goal | 6 |
assist | 8 |
Trophy | 3 |
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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
PSG and Georgia
Winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was on the 24/25 machine and appeared on the sides with speed and skill. First half of the season, he was impressed by Napoli before joining Paris Saint-Germain in January, supporting the French Giants with Treble and scoring in the Champions League final.
Napoli also won the Serie A. In other words, Kuvarazkeria became the second player in history to win the treble in the same season as the second league title after Alvaro Odrio Zola.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s 24/25 statistics | |
|---|---|
game | 44 |
the goal | 12 |
assist | 9 |
Trophy | 4 |
5
Lautaro Martinez
Inter Milan and Argentina
Despite not earning any major honors on 24/25, Inter Milan came close in the Champions League, Italian Super Cup and Serie A title race.
The big Lautaro Martinez had an influence on his side, leading them to Munich, scoring nine goals in 14 European appearances. However, it is surprising that the Argentine name ranks are seen so high, as Inter doesn’t lift silverware.
Lautaro Martinez’s 24/25 statistics | |
|---|---|
game | 49 |
the goal | twenty two |
assist | 7 |
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Mohamed is wrong
Liverpool and Egypt
After recording the most goals and support in the 38-game Premier League season and lifting the title at Liverpool, Mohamed Sara was always on the top 10 list of AI.
The Winger also committed his future to the Reds 24/7, but after passing the Champions League to the final winner PSG in the last 16 years, Sarah was able to wait or continue to wait for the Barondo.
Mohamed Salah’s 24/25 statistics | |
|---|---|
game | 52 |
the goal | 34 |
assist | twenty three |
Trophy | 1 |
3
Rafina
Barcelona and Brazil
Many thought Rafinha would be in pole position to win the Barondore for most of the 24/25 season, but Barcelona’s semi-final exit to Champions League Inter Milan could have halted his hopes.
The Brazilian still enjoyed an incredible campaign, but this was actually the best of his career. In total, Raphinha contributed 59 goals in 57 games, earning Supercopa de Espana, Copa del Rey and La Liga.
Rafina’s 24/25 statistics | |
|---|---|
game | 57 |
the goal | 34 |
assist | twenty five |
Trophy | 3 |
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Raminyarmal
Barcelona and Spain
On the other side of Barcelona’s Rafinha, Ramin Yamal continues to grow into a global superstar at the age of 17. Interestingly, Yamal is 16 fewer goals than Rafina 24/7, but above him in AI’s prediction Baron D’ or ranking.
Cutting from the right and scoring on the left became a trademark move by the Spaniards. It also feels like time until the award becomes him. However, Yamal does not lack faith and acknowledges that he believes he can win Barondoor this year.
Lamine Yamal’s 24/25 statistics | |
|---|---|
game | 55 |
the goal | 18 |
assist | twenty five |
Trophy | 3 |
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Ousmane Dembele
PSG and France
AI’s predicted 2025 Ballon D’OR Winner is Ousmane Dembele, so it’s leading the way. The French winger helped Paris Saint-Germain reach the treble, as well as the French Super Cup. The League One and Champions Leggers of the season also enjoyed the best year of his career with 33 goals and 15 assists.
After the Champions League final, PSG boss Luis Enrique unlocked the award in favor of Starwinger.
“He was the leader, he was humble, he went back (pitch), he defended, and I think he deserved this not only for the goals he scored, but also for the press he saw.
Ousmane Dembele’s 24/25 statistics | |
|---|---|
game | 49 |
the goal | 33 |
assist | 15 |
Trophy | 4 |

