Ballon d’Or 2025 rankings begin to drop as Olise, Wirtz, Van Dijk, Rice, Haaland position revealed

Football fans worldwide are buzzing as the Ballon d’Or 2025 rankings start rolling in, with the organisers unveiling the first batch of names on their official X handle on Monday afternoon.

Topping the early reveal is Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, who comes in at 30th place after a standout season where he recorded 12 goals and 15 assists. He is closely followed by Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz at 29th, and Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk, who slots in at 28th.

Arsenal’s Declan Rice takes the 27th spot, while Manchester City striker Erling Haaland—a player many expected to rank much higher—finds himself at 26th, sparking intense debate among fans.

The partial list has also been amplified by football transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, further fueling conversations across social media. Supporters have been quick to question the early rankings, particularly Olise’s placement at the bottom despite his incredible 2024/25 campaign with Bayern.