France Football, the organizers of the Ballon d’Or, have outlined the key criteria used to determine the award’s recipients.The announcement was shared via their official X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday night.
The first criterion focuses on “individual performances, including decisive and impressive contributions.” Next, “team performances and achievements” will be evaluated. Lastly, the organization considers “class and fair play” in the selection process.
A 30-man shortlist, unveiled in September, features prominent contenders such as Vinicius Junior—widely seen as the favorite—alongside Rodri, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé, and Bukayo Saka.The winner will be announced during a ceremony scheduled for October 28.
