The 2025 Ballon d’Or race is heating up with three electrifying contenders: Achraf Hakimi (PSG/Morocco), Ousmane Dembélé (PSG/France), and Lamine Yamal (Barcelona/Spain). With Euro 2024, AFCON 2025, and club titles at stake, we break down who has the edge – and how you can watch every defining moment in 4K!
🔥 The Contenders: Why These Three?
Achraf Hakimi
2024/25 Credentials: AFCON 2024 champion, Ligue 1 winner, UCL semifinalist.
X-Factor: World’s best attacking RB (8 goals, 14 assists last season). If Morocco wins AFCON 2025, he becomes a favorite.
Ousmane Dembélé
2024/25 Credentials: Euro 2024 winner (France), PSG’s UCL key man.
X-Factor: Dribbling king (4.3 successful dribbles/game). Needs to outshine Mbappé at PSG.
Lamine Yamal
2024/25 Credentials: Euro 2024 winner (Spain), La Liga’s youngest MVP.
X-Factor: 16-year-old phenom (12 goals, 9 assists for Barça). A Euro 2025/Copa América run makes him unstoppable.
đź“Š Head-to-Head Stats (2024/25 Season)
| Player | Goals | Assists | Trophies | Ballon d’Or Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamine Yamal | 12 | 9 | Euro 2024 | 3.50 (Favorite) |
| Dembélé | 11 | 13 | Euro 2024 | 5.00 |
| Hakimi | 8 | 14 | AFCON 2024 | 7.00 |
Source: Opta Data | Odds via Bet365
🎯 Who Holds the Advantage?
Lamine Yamal’s Case
Pro: Historic Euro 2024 at age 16. If he dominates Copa América 2025, he’s the frontrunner.
Con: Barcelona’s UCL struggles could hurt him.
Dembélé’s Path
Pro: PSG’s main creator if Mbappé leaves. France’s Euro 2025 favorite status boosts him.
Con: Injury history & consistency questions.
Hakimi’s Wildcard
Pro: AFCON 2025 is his stage. A Morocco trophy + PSG UCL win makes him a dark horse.
Con: Defenders rarely win (last: Cannavaro, 2006).
Expert Verdict: Yamal leads, but Hakimi could shock the world if he conquers Africa.
📺 How to Watch Their Ballon d’Or Journey in 4K
To witness every Hakimi tackle, Dembélé dribble, and Yamal wonder-goal, you need reliable IPTV:
Watch ALL leagues: Ligue 1 (PSG), La Liga (Barça), AFCON 2025, Copa América.
Critical Matches:
Morocco at AFCON 2025 (Hakimi)
Barcelona vs. PSG (Yamal vs. Dembélé)
France in Euro 2025 qualifiers (Dembélé)
IPTV Advantage:
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❓ Ballon d’Or FAQ: What Fans Ask
Q: When is the 2025 Ballon d’Or awarded?
A: October 2025 (based on 2024/25 season).
Q: Can Hakimi really win as a defender?
A: Yes! If he leads Morocco to AFCON 2025 glory and PSG wins UCL, he’ll have a strong case.
Q: Where to watch Yamal’s games in the USA/UK?
A: Our IPTV covers La Liga via ESPN+ (USA) and ViaPlay (UK) without regional blocks.