Find out how Bundesliga stars and German internationals fared in the 2025 Ballon d’Or rankings.
The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony saw Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembélé take the top spot, followed closely by Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and PSG’s Vitinha. Three Bundesliga players made the shortlist but finished further down.
Harry Kane, who plays for FC Bayern, came in 13th place in the rankings. Kane has been a key player for Bayern Munich, and his goal-scoring ability has been a major factor in the team’s success.
Serhou Guirassy, who plays for Borussia Dortmund, finished 21st in the rankings. Guirassy had a stellar run in Europe and scored 21 Bundesliga goals during his debut campaign at Signal Iduna Park.
Michael Olise, who also plays for FC Bayern, was 30th in the rankings. Despite being at the bottom of the list, Olise’s nomination is a recognition of his talent and potential. He has been a valuable player for Bayern Munich, and his contributions have helped the team achieve success.
Florian Wirtz, the German international who plays for Liverpool, finished 29th in the rankings. Wirtz is a talented player who has made a name for himself in the Bundesliga. Before making the switch to Liverpool, he was crucial for Bayer Leverkusen’s historic unbeaten run.
