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Scotland and Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has been nominated for the prestigious Ballon d'Or following a standout season in the Europa League. His consistent performances and leadership on the pitch have earned him a place among football's elite, highlighting his growing influence both at club and international level.
While some fans may question who will vote for McTominay in such a competitive field, his nomination alone speaks volumes about his impact and progress. The Ballon d'Or voting panel includes international journalists, coaches, and national team captains, all of whom consider individual brilliance, consistency, and impact over the past season.
As the football world waits to see how the votes unfold, several other categories for the 2025 Ballon d'Or have also been announced, celebrating the best talent and clubs across the globe.
Men's Club of the Year Nominees
The shortlist for the best men's club of the year includes some of the most successful and influential teams across domestic and international competitions. The nominated clubs are:
* Barcelona
* Botafogo
* Chelsea
* Liverpool
* Paris Saint-Germain
The Johan Cruyff Trophy Nominees
This award recognizes the best male coach at either club or national level. The nominees for this year's accolade are:
* Antonio Conte (Napoli)
* Luis Enrique (Paris Saint-Germain)
* Hansi Flick (Barcelona)
* Enzo Maresca (Chelsea)
* Arne Slot (Liverpool)
**Men's Yashin Trophy Nominees**
Celebrating the world's top male goalkeepers, the Yashin Trophy features an impressive lineup this year:
* Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa and Argentina)
* Alisson Becker (Liverpool and Brazil)
* Yassine Bounou (Al-Hilal and Morocco)
* Lucas Chevalier (Lille and France)
* Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid and Belgium)
* Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain and Italy)
* Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid and Slovenia)
* David Raya (Arsenal and Spain)
* Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest and Belgium)
* Yann Sommer (Inter Milan and Switzerland)
**Men's Kopa Trophy Nominees**
The Kopa Trophy, awarded to the best male player under 21, features a crop of rising stars:
* Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona and Spain)
* Ayyoub Bouaddi (Lille and France)
* Desire Doue (Paris Saint-Germain and France)
* Estevao (Chelsea and Brazil)
* Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid and Spain)
* Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal and England)
* Rodrigo Mora (Porto and Portugal)
* Joao Neves (Paris Saint-Germain and Portugal)
* Lamine Yamal (Barcelona and Spain)
* Kenan Yildiz (Juventus and Turkey)
With so much talent and competition, this year's Ballon d'Or race promises to be one of the most exciting yet.
