Dhaka, Aug. 8 -- Germain star Ousmane Dembele and England forward Chloe Kelly have been shortlisted for the prestigious Ballon d'Or awards in the men's and women's categories, respectively.

France Football magazine on Thursday unveiled the list of 30 nominees for both categories. The winners will be announced on September 22 at a ceremony in Paris.

Dembele, 28, enjoyed a stellar season, playing a pivotal role in PSG's historic treble-winning campaign, including their long-awaited first UEFA Champions League title. He scored a personal best of 35 goals across all competitions.

Barcelona's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, who dazzled in the Champions League and played a key role in the club's La Liga triumph, is also among the male conten...