Club World Cup Golden Ball odds: Mbappe, Dembele and Vinicius Junior lead market

FIFA’s new-look Club World Cup gets underway on Sunday, 15 June. 

The opening fixture sees Al Ahly go head-to-head with Inter Miami – as the star-studded US outfit endeavours to win big on an international scale for the first time. 

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Lionel Messi represents the American outfit’s most prominent name, while other high-profile players such as Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Vinicius Junior also take to the stage throughout the four-week tournament.

As debates on who deserves the 2025 Ballon d’Or persist, there is no better time to evaluate this year’s favourite to be crowned player of the tournament. 

Kylian Mbappe – 7/2 (William Hill)

In addition to being a top-scorer favourite ahead of the inaugural Club World Cup, Real Madrid’s 43-goal striker leads the way in William Hill’s Golden Ball market.

The Frenchman has faced criticism for failing to lift any silverware throughout 2024/25 and, as a result, watched his Ballon d’Or odds stoop.

In a recent press conference, Mbappe outlined that “many things can happen between now and then” when discussing the sport’s most prestigious individual award – hinting at a potentially successful Club World Cup endeavour.

At 7/2 with William Hill and bet365, the 26-year-old stands as tremendous value for money.

Vinicius Junior – 11/2 (William Hill)

Another Real Madrid stalwart; Vinicius Junior is expected to take the Club World Cup by storm. 

The Brazilian forward has scored more than 20 goals for the Galacticos in each of the previous four seasons – diligently honing his craft to become one of the world’s most feared wingers. 

Priced at 11/2 to win the Golden Ball with William Hill, there is sense behind a bet on the skillful 24-year-old.

Ousmane Dembele – 6/1 (bet365)

Ousmane Dembele showed significant maturity in 2024/25 – scoring 21 goals, supplying six assists and playing a pivotal role in PSG’s Champions League glory.

Now, the 28-year-old sets his sights on personal awards. While the Ballon d’Or remains firmly in view, Golden Ball success in the Club World Cup would benefit his corner to no end. 

Dembele is listed at 6/1 to land the competition’s major individual honour with bet365. 

Desire Doue – 8/1 (William Hill) 

Still only 20 years old, Desire Doue’s output in Ligue 1 and the Champions League has seen him propelled to the forefront of this summer’s Golden Ball discussion.

His numbers may not sit in the same ballpark as those already mentioned, but Doue relies more on all-round play than solely focusing on goal contributions. William Hill have the former Rennes man at 8/1.

Erling Haaland – 14/1 (bet365)

Manchester City and Norway superstar, Erling Haaland, endured an injury-hit end to 2024/25 – culminating in the 24-year-old being left out of the Premier League’s Player of the Year shortlist.

A return to form during the Club World Cup will place Haaland in contention for personal glory, at 14/1 with bet365. 

Golden Ball odds – honourable mentions

William Hill have Lionel Messi at 18/1, Jude Bellingham at 16/1 and Cole Palmer at 20/1. A deep run for any of the trio could pay dividends – both for the individual player and UK bettors. 

Also on the docket are Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane (20/1), PSG’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (25/1) and Real Madrid’s new right-sided creator, Trent Alexander-Arnold (66/1). All odds are available at bet365.