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Ballon d’Or 2025: Who Did Carragher and Henry Choose as Their Winner?

The 69th edition of the Ballon d’or takes place on Monday at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris the stage for football’s most prestigious individual award.

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Carragher’s 6 Favourites Revealed

CBS Sports analyst Jamie Carragher named 6 player he believes deserve serious consideration for the 2025 crown:

Carragher revealed that Arsenal & Barcelona legend Thierry Henry didn't hesitate in naming Dembele as his pick for the award.

Henry speaking with conviction, said he didn’t "even need to think twice" when asked for his choice.

Carragher himself echoed that view insisting Dembele’s impact at PSG makes him the rightful frontrunner to lift his first Ballon d’or.

The final verdict will be revealed on Monday night in Paris.