Nominees for the different Ballon d’Or awards in 2025 were announced on August 7, and the ceremony took place in Paris on September 22.
The greatest players, young footballers, goalkeepers, coaches and clubs were recognised at the annual star-studded gala.
Last year’s coaching prizes were won by then-Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti, and Emma Hayes, now the head coach of the USWNT. Neither were in the final running to defend those titles in 2025 as part of a fresh outlook on the award.
This year, Luis Enrique took home the men’s prize after guiding Paris Saint-Germain to a famous treble, including a very first UEFA Champions League title. The women’s award was won by Sarina Wiegman, who led England to a second successive European Championship triumph.
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Ballon d’Or Coach of the Year award nominees list 2025
The nominees for the Johan Cruyff Trophy, given to the best coaches in men’s and women’s football at the Ballon d’Or gala, were confirmed by France Football in August. The winners are in bold.
List of nominees for men’s coach of the year at 2025 Ballon d’Or awards
| Coach | Team |
| Luis Enrique | PSG |
| Hansi Flick | Barcelona |
| Enzo Maresca | Chelsea |
| Antonio Conte | Napoli |
| Arne Slot | Liverpool |
List of nominees for women’s coach of the year at 2025 Ballon d’Or awards
| Coach | Team |
| Sonia Bompastor | Chelsea |
| Arthur Elias | Brazil |
| Justine Madugu | Nigeria |
| Renee Slegers | Arsenal |
| Sarina Wiegman | England |
Who won Ballon d’Or coach of the year award in 2024?
In 2024, Ancelotti won the men’s coach award after leading Real Madrid to a La Liga and UEFA Champions League double. The women’s prize went to Hayes, who won a fifth consecutive league title with Chelsea and reached the Women’s League Cup final and semifinals of the Women’s Champions League and Women’s FA Cup.
