For the men's award, the race is widely considered a two-horse race between two stars from rival clubs: Ousmane Dembélé of Paris Saint-Germain and Lamine Yamal of Barcelona. Dembélé is a leading favorite after a sensational season that saw him play a crucial role in PSG's historic Champions League triumph. However, he faces stiff competition from the 18-year-old Barcelona prodigy, Lamine Yamal, who had a breakout season, helping his team secure a domestic double and establishing himself as a global superstar. Other prominent nominees include Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham, and Kylian Mbappé.
In the women's category, Barcelona's Aitana Bonmatí is a strong contender to win the award for the third consecutive time, but she faces stiff competition from a host of other talented players.
Beyond the main awards, the ceremony will also honor the best young player with the Kopa Trophy and the best goalkeeper with the Yashin Trophy, among other accolades.
The winners are determined by a vote from an international jury of journalists, and the final result will be announced during the ceremony. Football fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting to see who will be crowned the best players in the world.
Who do you think will win tonight?