The list of top 11 candidates for the World Footballer, Mbappe and Dembele are competing for France’s internal strife

FIFA has announced the candidate list for major awards in 2025. The most watched world footballer has produced a final 11 strong list. UEFA Champions League champion Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has become the largest force, occupying four of them, including Ballon d'Or winner Dembele. It is estimated that his biggest competitor is another French forward Mbappe who plays for Real Madrid.

Fans are familiar with the final 11 list of World Footballer, including the four main players of Paris Saint-Germain and PSG, Dembélé, Achraf, Vitinha, and Nuno Mendes. Barcelona also has three people on the list, including Yamal, Pedri, and Rafinha. The other candidates are two England internationals, Harry Maine and Palmer, Liverpool striker Salah, and Real Madrid striker Mbappe.

It is worth noting that last year’s top three players, including Vinicius, Rodri, Bellingham, and Manchester City forward Haaland, are now out of the running. Most fans believe that this year is a battle between Dembele and Mbappe.

"Mr. Mu" represented Real Madrid last season and scored 44 goals in 59 games, including 31 La Liga goals and won the European Golden Boot Award. His personal performance stole the show. As for Dembele, who helped Paris Saint-Germain win the French Ligue 1, French Football Cup and Champions League championships last season, his victory in terms of "team points" may be slightly higher.