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The list of 30 players in the Golden Globe Awards has been announced, and the star has appeared. Who can replace Rodri to the top of the world?

2:47pm, 9 August 2025Football

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2025 Golden Globe Awards battle has officially begun!

On August 7, the Golden Globes officially announced the list of 30 candidates for the men's Golden Globes this year. A star-studded but mysterious list has sparked heated discussions in the global football world.

This is honor, power, and the jewel in the golden crown. For any player, the Golden Globe Award not only represents the highest personal honor, but also symbolizes the coordinates of the times. Whoever can stand on the Golden Ball Podium means that he is the "No. 1 person in the world" this year.

This year, God is destined to be uneasy.

Last year, Rodri won the Golden Ball with his unshakable midfield dominance, achieving a "counterattack" by defensive players to top offensive data. Now that he is not on the shortlist, the new king will definitely make his debut. From Mbappe to Haaland, from Bellingham to Vinicius, an unprecedented "war of youth" has begun. In the shortlist of

, we can see that the familiar name - Haaland, still maintains his presence with ruthless goals; Mbappe, bid farewell to Paris, is still the focus in the European Cup and the national team; Bellingham, the new core of Real Madrid, has exploded in La Liga, Champions League and the national team.

Vinitius's progress is also shocking. This winger, who was once criticized for "only dribbling", is now the first person to Real Madrid to attack the city and capture the village.

Manchester United's McTominay is on the list, some applauded and some questioned. The national team scored a lot of goals, but the club's performance has always been ups and downs. Some people say that this is the selection criteria that are beginning to tend to be "the key contender", while others say that this is the product of a combination of traffic and popularity. In any case, his shortlist is a topic and a controversy.

Compared with the Golden Globes list in the past, the biggest change this year lies in the rise of new faces.

Palmer, Olise, Yamal, and Douai, these names may not be widely known, but they used their talents and performance to knock on the golden ball's door step by step on the green field. Their appearance not only represents a personal breakthrough, but also symbolizes that the intergenerational change of football is faster than imagined. Yamal, who is only 17 years old, has even become one of the youngest players to be shortlisted for the Golden Globes.

This is a list and a storm.

Some people are absent and some are on the stage. Ronaldo is not here, Messi is not here, and evergreens such as Magic Flute, Neuer, and De Bruyne are all failed. The curtain call of a generation of kings has now been completed. Who will become the leader in the new era has become the biggest suspense of this year's Golden Globe Awards.

Judging from the list distribution, traditional giants such as Real Madrid, Paris, and Manchester City are still big talent players. Vinicius, Bellingham, Mendes, Ashraf, Palmer and others have the background support of these strong teams. Although the Golden Globe Award is an individual award, the collective honor and team influence behind it have never been ignored.

If the Golden Globes focus on personal data, then Haaland's goal efficiency will undoubtedly have a strong advantage; if he pays more attention to the performance of the competition, then Bellingham's ability to lead the team in the national team and the club will be the decisive factor; while Mbappe will always be the focus of the spotlight, no matter how far his team goes, his presence has never been absent.

On September 22 this year, the Golden Globes will be announced in high expectations. Whoever falls into the trophy will not only end a prize ceremony, but also a rewriting of the power structure in the football world.

Interestingly, the Golden Globe Awards have not only selected champions, but also a symbolic "expression of the times". Messi and Ronaldo once dominated a complete era alternately; Rodri's election opened the door to opportunities for midfield defensive players. In 2025, will it be the first time a "post-00s" player has reached the peak, and it has also become a major highlight. There are no completely crushing popularity in this list, but behind each name, there are stories worth writing. Some people conquer with data, some rely on champions, and some people impress the judges with stability and potential. The charm of the Golden Globe Awards is precisely that it is never a purely rational sort, but a comprehensive judgment on emotions, honor and the atmosphere of the times.

Those missing players do not mean they are mediocre, but the stage for the Golden Globes is limited and the spotlight is destined to be unable to illuminate everyone. A true strong man does not rely on a golden ball to prove himself, but lives in the hearts of fans through every battle.

The ending is not decided, and there are many suspense. Who is the next "king of the world"? Let us wait for the announcement on September 22nd.

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